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Jindaiji Buddhist Temple

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:44:09 +0000

Located in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.

Jindaiji Temple (深大寺) is a temple of the Tendai sect, constructed in 733, is nearly the oldest in the Tokyo area, second only to Sensoji in Asakusa. Although the temple building itself is modest, the surrounding village of food stands, soba restaurants and waterwheels evokes an image of Edo-period Japan, and makes Jindaiji Temple a hidden jem in suburban Tokyo. The temple complex houses a bronze statue of Shaka Nyorai, a Buddha. The statue is said to date from around 700, and is housed in a separate concrete building.
It is situated in Musashino, there are many famous soba restaurants and shops. The Jindaiji soba was served to the Tokugawa shogunate as a special food.

Put Some Yellow in YOur Life

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:02:50 +0000

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Summer Blooms

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:53:42 +0000

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From Jindaiji Botanical Gardens in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan!

Hydrangea

Henry Lee Stradford II — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:58:44 +0000

Photographed at Jindaiji Botanical Gardens in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo Sunset 1

Henry Lee Stradford II — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:21:42 +0000

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Single Yellow Flower

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:08:56 +0000

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Purple Spring Flower

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:05:48 +0000

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Butterfly on a Flower

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:02:06 +0000

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Grey Heron – A Winter Resident in Hibiya Koen in Tokyo

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:56:03 +0000

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Blue Rock Thrush in Okutama Japan

Henry Lee Stradford II — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:52:40 +0000

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Very rare in this area. I was lucky enough to catch this one on the top of the Okutama Dam. He was actually being fed by one of the park workers on a regular basis.