<p>Statue with children - perhaps it is Jizo-san, the Buddhist saint who protects children, travelers and firemen</p>

Statue with children - perhaps it is Jizo-san, the Buddhist saint who protects children, travelers and firemen (Photo: Cathy Cawood)

Enko-in

One of the five Kofu Gozan temples

Cathy Cawood Sep 21, 2014 - ใช้เวลาอ่าน 1 นาที

<p>Statue with children - perhaps it is Jizo-san, the Buddhist saint who protects children, travelers and firemen</p>

<p>Flowers and rocks at the entrance to Enko-in</p>

<p>Main Hall of Enko-in</p>

<p>Large vase standing at one side of the main hall</p>

<p>Lotus growing in a pot</p>

<p>Kanon Statue stands behind a huge rock</p>

<p>Masterful landscaping with rocks</p>

<p>Statue with six hands</p>

<p>Lengths of bamboo like Christmas decorations on this pine tree</p>

<p>A garden of mossy rocks and statues</p>

<p>View over the cemetery and Kofu City</p>

<p>Unusual carvings decorated the corner poles of the bell tower</p>

<p>Enko-in's beautiful bell</p>

<p>There are many cherry trees and some of them appear very old</p>

<p>Tall, ancient trees beside the water basin</p>

<p>Incense sticks smoldering away</p>

Shingen Takeda moved this temple from Isawa to Kofu, and his wife's grave is in the cemetery. Takeda's own grave is at a nearby location. Enko-in is one of the Kofu Gozan temples located near between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji. Many old cherry trees around the temple must create lovely spring scenes. There is some wonderful landscaping with rocks in the garden, and you can see views out over Kofu.

Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...