Ohara Japan- Gardens at Sanzenin Temple

The Sanzenin Temple in Ohara supposedly was founded by Saicho the founder of Tendai Buddhism. The views from the temple grounds are picturesque and the grounds lovely.



A view of nearby mountains from the temple grounds.


Another view of the mountains and a building on the property.


A view into the gardens. So lovely and peaceful.


The figures on the ground may be Jizo or Hotai.


These buddha figures represent donations made by many many people.


A peaceful walk down along a small waterfall.


Wow, red leaves on a small maple tree in mid May. Where I live in Vermont early leaf changes are, unfortunately caused by acid rain....