Kiyamaji, a beautiful sacred mountain surrounded by nature
Kiyama-dera Temple is located on the mountain at an altitude of 430m, and the quiet precincts of Old Sugi Koashiwa create a quaint atmosphere. Various flowers bloom in spring, especially the cherry blossom trees on the approach, and in summer, about 700 hydrangea flowers are magnificent, and the water lily flowers in the pond are also beautiful. The autumn colors of the main hall are very beautiful in autumn, and it is mysterious how the sun shines. The snow scene in the quiet of winter is very attractive and attracts all visitors. In addition, the surrounding area is designated as a natural conservation area and is a beautiful sacred mountain with a natural environment.
Hirohito 6th year・Opening of Kobo Daishi
Kiyamaji was founded in the distant early winter of Hirohito 6 (815), when Koso Kobo Daishi visited the land of Mimasaka, an elder in the shape of a wooden bridge led the Daishi to this sacred mountain, and it is said that it is suitable for building a Buddhist temple. I explained. It is said that this old man is the tentative figure of Honson Yakushi Nyorai, and the Daishi was so pleased with this mysterious relationship that he built a temple here, and this is the beginning of Kiyamaji. During the Jinju years (mid 9th century), it became a guardian nation's royal temple. After that, Yoshinori Akamatsu, Mori, Amako and other Sengoku warlords, as well as the reverence of various daimyo such as Mori and Miura, are still known as a famous temple with many followers in various parts of China.
Kiyama Temple and Kiyama Shrine
Kiyama Shrine, which is located near Kiyama-dera Temple....These two were originally Shinto and Buddhist temples, and have attracted many people's faith as Kiyama Shrine. It has a history of parting.
Kiyama Temple God
The principal deity of Kiyama-dera is Yakushi Nyorai, who can save all sentient beings from illness and hesitation with the remedy of Io. Kiyama Ushido Tenno, the guardian deity, is an incarnation of Yakushi Nyorai, and has fulfilled the great wish of disaster relief. Zenragi Inari Daimyojin is an incarnation of the eleven-faced Kannon of the homeland, and is a Myojin who was solicited by Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, during the Shotoku period (1714). The monk at the time was a monk called Zakaku, and in honor of that virtue he came to be called Zenkainari. Kiyama-dera has been honored and revered in various parts of China even today, fulfilling the wishes of prosperous business, good harvest, fulfillment of various wishes, and traffic safety.
Operates a temple that allows you to see various faces according to the four seasons of Japan
One of the great attractions of Kiyama-dera is that it welcomes the people who come to visit the shrines with a quaint look that changes from season to season in Japan. In spring, many flowers, including cherry blossom trees on the approach, are in full bloom, which makes you feel the beginning of an ancient Japanese year. In summer, about 700 hydrangea flowers bloom in the hydrangea garden, and the water lily flowers, which are very familiar to Buddhism floating on the surface of the pond, are beautiful.
In autumn, the fall foliage shines in the main shrine, and the sunlight through the leaves makes the mystery of the main hall and trees illuminate. In winter, most of the colors are white and black, and the red tones of the torii and the snow-covered Jizo are good accents here and there, and the simple snow scene will give you a taste. We welcome you to visit us, expressing the uniqueness of the four seasons of Japan throughout the building.
Articles that will familiarize everyone with the days of Kiyama Temple
I write articles every day and hope that the temple will become more familiar to everyone. Japan is a rare country in the world whose people do not belong to any particular religion. However, that is why I think that we are not overly bound by the values of each religion and have a "Japanese" spirit that allows us to see and accept all ideas in a neutral manner.
Ancient Japanese Shinto also values the spirit of harmony, and even at Kiyama Temple, which was originally a Shinto Buddhist practice until the beginning of the Meiji era, we will value "Wa". I write about events and events such as "Setsubun-kai / Hoshisai disaster relief prayer" held throughout the year, and write a column that introduces the teachings of Koyasan Shingon sect in a way that can be practiced in daily life. I will try to make it fun and informative for everyone to read.