「阿弥陀寺・東大寺別院」山口県 / “Amida-ji temple”Yamaguchi-pref

「阿弥陀寺・東大寺別院」／山口県防府市

阿弥陀寺は源平の争乱で焼失した東大寺の再建に尽力した重源（1121年- 1206年が）が開いた東大寺の別院です。境内には紫陽花が植えられ初夏には大勢の人で賑わいます。紫陽花のほかにも本堂裏手の山の斜面を利用した小さな池泉庭が一つ、さらに本堂と庫裏の間に池泉が一つあります。このほかに小規模ですが広島県宮島「紅葉谷公園」で見られる砂防ダム庭園がここにもありますので是非見てください。

◼︎名称：「阿弥陀寺・東大寺別院」

◼︎住所：山口県防府市大字牟礼上坂本1869

◼︎TEL: 0835-38-0839

◼︎駐車場：有り

◼︎アクセス：JR山陽本線「防府駅」から

　バスで２０分「阿弥陀寺」下車、

　バス停から山に向かって徒歩１０分。

"Amidaji Temple and Todaiji Temple Branch Temple" / Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Amidaji Temple is a branch temple of Todaiji Temple that was established by Chogen (1121-1206), who devoted himself to rebuilding Todaiji Temple after it was burned down during the Genpei War. Hydrangeas are planted in the temple grounds, and the temple is crowded with people in early summer. In addition to the hydrangeas, there is a small pond garden that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind the main hall, and another pond between the main hall and the kuri. There is also a unique garden that makes use of a sand control dam, which can also be seen in Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, so be sure to check it out.

◼︎Name: "Amidaji Temple/Todaiji Temple Branch Temple"

◼︎Address: 1869 Murekamisakamoto, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

◼︎TEL: 0835-38-0839

◼︎Parking: Available

◼︎Access: From JR Sanyo Main Line "Hofu Station", take the bus for 20 minutes and get off at "Amidaji Temple", then walk for 10 minutes towards the mountain from the bus stop.