The 38th Day in Japan Since there are only serving breakfast at 6:30 clock, I packed my things already and am ready to leave after eating. My plans are to visit the temple today, No.79 and No. 80, which would be around 12 km. The following two Temple No. 81 and 82 are each also to remove the 6 km of each other, but in the mountains, which makes my planning. I could also against No. 80, a shorter mountain route choose to visit only No. 81, but then I would only rise to No.80 in the valley and climb the same way again. But now I have only once found the way to Tennoji (No.79), Emperor Temple.
The trail runs here in the city of Sakaide directly through a shopping arcade. Again I meet schoolchildren who according to the information from my landlady Zentsuuji, gender, school bags according to color. But where it now goes to the temple? In this area there seems to be several temples. Fortunately, in the English maps always next to the name of the temple in Roman letters (Romaji), the name in Japanese fonts (Kanji) is noted. I can pinch the kanji comparison. In the temple leaders are cautioned not to be confused with the shrine of the temple. As I pass by a hut and the two ladies present for the "Tennoji" question, I will also promptly sent on. Unfortunately, I did not at that time that this cottage, in which one can buy tea and other goodies, right next to the source is mentioned Yasoba been in the body of Emperor Sutoku "kept fresh" (see Day 36 - Kotohira Shrine). A little further I also meet on a sign, which makes it clear, that there is also near a miniature pilgrimage route. Since the number is mentioned 33, it could be one of Kannon devoted pilgrim paths to which the Saikoku (33 temples in western Japan, territory Kansai - Greater Osaka and Kyoto), the Bando (area Kanto - Kamakura and Großgraum Tokyo) and the Chichibu ( 34 Temple, Saitama belong). (See also: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kannon-pilgrim.shtml )
In these areas there are Shingon temple, for the work by Kobo Daishi, although concentrated in Shikoku, but not limited. Both on my later Kumano Kodo pilgrimage tour to the major shrines of Kumano, and on the subsequent Saikoku tour there, I Kobo Daishi, in temples and legends meet again.
(about Kagawa see also: http://waoe.org/steve/kagawa/ )
report digression not Tennoji Temple No. 79 (天皇 寺)
The temple leaders fit to who the "Emperor Temple "or" Emperor Sutokus temple founded should have. Originally the temple was, however, called Kosho-in. Legend has it Yamato Takeru was (82-113), at the behest of his father, Emperor Keiko (60-130; 12 emperor) is said to have defeated a monster fish in the Seto Sea. The monster had already eaten 88 of his men when he made him to fire an end. The monster was defeated, but his men, more dead than alive, when suddenly a boy with water. The good water saved all men life and the source Yasoba ("place where were re-occupied 88"), is precisely the source of Temple No. 79 The good quality of this water was probably the reason that the body of the ex-Emperor Sutoku here was cremated could be disclosed for 21 days until the Shiromine Berg (Temple No. 81). One temple leader reported that No 79 of Gogi (668-749) was established in his lifetime, an other, it narrows down to the period 810-824, where Kobo Daishi is said to have visited the source. Here he was also an inspiration to elfgesichtige Bosatu Kannon (Kannon juuichimen) as Honzon and Amida Nyorai and Aizen Myoo to carve as a companion. Aizen Myō, originally derived from Hinduism (Indian religion) deity, Kobo Daishi brought personally from China to Japan. Although he belongs with Fudo Myoo in the category of "5 Great Wisdom King" he may desire to convert into enlightenment, but is not included among the 13 Buddhas of the Shingon. Even a stone statue of Yakushi is created Kobo Daishi, and they have given to the source, which is now about 100 m behind the main hall. In the 12th Century, as reported, ex-Emperor Sutoku after the Hogen Rebellion (1156) for Sanuki exiled. He lived in Konomaru Goths in Tsutsumigaoka, which is located near the temple. When he wanted to attend a recital or literary meetings, he was murdered. A short time later on the orders of the Emperor Jijo (1143-1165, 78th emperor, son of Go-Shirakawa), established that the feared revenge Sutokus, a shrine ("Niojo").
burned between 1573 and 1592 all the temple buildings, first in 1682 it was rebuilt. During the Meiji period (1848-1912) the temple fell into disrepair until the main temple Kōshoin took control of the Tennoji. In the temple leader is reported that some 100,000 pilgrims each year visit the temples, of which, however, is only one foreigner, and mostly comes from India.
As I enter the site, it is deserted. I am almost a little scary, if it were not day and the sun would seem so beautiful, I would be afraid to encounter the spirit of Sutoku here. Enough for me but even a brief visit at the shrine when I bit off finally find the temple. Upon my ringing the blade of the pilgrim office is thrown open with a rumbling, but then I get a fright. This time I would have really preferred, the temple would have been before the only way Buspilgern swarmed. But for a small little break I leave this strange place. I still wonder why the shrine has been designed so expensive here and have the history of Sutoku in mind. While the red Shrine Tori (Shinto gate) with its side doors, the most striking is that I have ever seen, the temple has to do not score. Only a great rock and stone steles with characters announce here that this is the Emperor Temple. Here is yet another concrete Tori, but then I let the temple-shrine complex behind me. I pass a sign showing next to the words "koko wa Abunai" (This danger!) A frightened fish and a Kappa (cucumber-loving Sagengestallt), should probably warn the world so no one drowns. And again a love hotel with the inscription C III - Tropical Asian.
according to plan I should pass by a pilgrim refuge - but where is the pilgrim's cabin? Because I will not contribute quite as curious as I walk past a brisk step, private home. But apparently they provide accommodation to pilgrims here, I can sign and a pilgrim at the entrance to discover suspended pilgrim. In addition, is here as a blue base with red letters, as I know they usually only from temples. A donation of the candle manufacturer, the so-advertises its products.
I expect soon to a mountain stage, I hesitate in a small shop on my food and my food package complete with a few small things from the nearby Lawson combining (24-hour store). The wind that accompanied me since Marum blows again at the corners. I increased almost to the heart when a gust of wind says card book covers and the pages of the still important to visit the temple of it is blowing. As one can run fast with full packs! With a kick in the fluttering in front of me or I have the outliers but then found again. Imagine the consequences if I just now, so close to the finish, which would lose such an important final pages. Since coming off my rain walks the card book has always been a few drops of something else and I also brutally dealt with the proper piece I had come off the pages, so I make do with a leaf collection had. But this had its advantages because you can put away a leaf fast and it's not as expensive as if you dig out every time the book. Here I actually had to overcome even a two-lane road bridge, but I'm unsure where to go. But then I decide to walk along the exit and not just walking on the bridge and am right. Since the Temple No. 80 is not far from the road is, I do not climb much to achieve it.
Digression No. 80 Temple Kokubunji (国 分 寺)
"The official state temple in the province of Sanuki Kagawa and was 741 of Gyōgi (668-749) on the orders of Emperor Shomu (701-756; 45 emperor) was established, to pray for the safety of the nation, a good harvest and the welfare of the population in these provinces. The temple is under about 5 m high statue of Kannon (hibutsu), both elfgesichtig (juuichimen ") and thousand-(" Senju "), the goddess of charity dedicated. Whether Gyōgi also a small, carved 5 cm measured Kannon for the Hondo (main hall), remains unclear. In any case, is to Kobo Daishi, the great statue has been repaired after a fire. The Main Hall (Hondo) is from the 10th Century, she and the bell tower survived as only the 16th Century as Chōsokabes troops were burning across the country. In 1901, the great statue of Kannon, the "important national cultural property" was counted, in 1903 the main hall (hondo). In 1941, the copper bell that should have been cast 710-794, declared a "national treasure". Last is the main subject of many legends, one of which describes could bring as 1609, the ruler of Takamatsu, Ikomoa Kazumasa (1555-1610) after the bell Takamatsu Castle. The bell, however, was to elicit no sound and also the ruler suddenly suffered from an unknown disease. Kazumasa on the bell is then returned to the Kokubunji Temple, and - oh miracle, he recovered from his illness and leutet the bell with lovely sound! On the grounds of the Kokubunji are now only 33 foundations of the original Hondos (main hall), and 15 foundations of the former seven-story pagoda.
that this should be the larger Kannon Hondo (main hall) of the pilgrimage is to me not necessarily in the eye, for the beautiful Pines, which grow before the main gate, it did to me. As the Japanese with wooden slats and wire it to continuously develop the trees to grow as they do is impressive. Since such a road can sometimes several meters long and will grow along with the protective door. The real attraction, the giant statue of Kannon Hibutsu, I do not unfortunately. Sorry, I forget to ask then afterwards, as the temple of sheer teeming with interesting statues. I see, of course, a stone statue of Kobo Daishi, but also the handwritten gilding, also an imperial couple, who probably belongs to the adjacent shrine. The 7 lucky gods are here represented, as Fudo Myoo and Buddha's footprints (bosussoseki). There is another collection of Jizo, which continues in the basement of the adjacent building. The goddess Benten, patron of the arts, and by 6 without their colleagues and countless other details, of which I may not tear myself away because I know that the most strenuous part of the day waiting in the mountains for me. An admiring "sugoi" (great, madness) the writer expands on the pilgrim's office leafing through my book pilgrims me up again. Only 8 Temple, then I have achieved my goal when I hear about the last three Bangai temple (No. 19, No. 20 and No. 1) disregard. I do so again in order in the mountains to hike. Initially, the road past houses still, I pass again a love hotel and a bonsai nursery follows. The small trees that are the small flower bowl and regular cut so small, should be a reflection of nature. For this purpose, but they will do much wire first in the form. Like little soldiers they stand in rows, each row a different species. Small signs on the roadside, probably drawn up by the residents speak to the weary pilgrims courage. Ganbaru - nihin ikimasu - ("Do your best - hiking Two") states that in such a tag and a small owl, the pilgrims here to see where the road is long goes. In the midst of the wilderness I find here a brick outhouse and a little later, after I passed a white rock eroded slope with a non-pilgrim in the maps listed cottage. From here I had a fantastic view of Takamatsu City and Temple No. 80, I can see from here. I had already figured that there must be a hut here, as I have from the Temple No. 80, the brown roof to view. But the higher I climb the more uneasy to me, since here are signs everywhere that even with the English words "Keep out" ("No trespassing") are provided. Oh dear, I think military zone! In the Town I had seen trucks with camouflage paint, but that the training ground up here on the Goshikidai (five colors) plateau is not known to me. My road leads me, however, continue past the military barracks. It now goes downhill again. After all I have to scramble back up to come to Temple No. 82nd But the day is still young and I have time. In the distance I heard a bang, if the military just keeps shooting practice today? But finally I am then still before the Sanmon, the first temple of Shiromineji which, although has no temple guardians, but has yet to pages two smaller roofs.
Digression No. 81 Temple Shiromineji had, ("White" akai) dug (白 峰 寺)
"The temple of the white peak" was founded in 815 by Kobo Daishi, having a crystal (nyoi Hoju) buried in the ground and a source. The Honzon (main deity) of the temple is Senju Kannon (Kannon thousand-) dedicated to those who have but now carved the statue, the Daishi himself or his nephew Chisho-Daishi (also Enchin, 814-891), the 860 stayed here remains open. In any case, the wood is for the artwork was to be a very bright, yes - it should have shone. When wood is to find an old man, perhaps the God of Shiromine mountain, following was said: "This is a sacred place where revolves the Wheel of Dharma and the Samadhi is received. "(With Samadhi here a state of mind is meant, in which one of the things about which one meditates, one will. There are no more then between them and the "outside world", but you can out of this state again "fall out". But the samadhi can be lower, so that you can still stand outside the meditation that state.)
The Hondo (Main Hall) of the temple was burned down many times Hondo and today is probably still in the year 1599 and was Chikanori Ikoma, Lord of Takamatsu established. 1811 of Daishidō (Daishi Hall) by Matsudaira Yoriyoshi Lord of Saijo (Iyo Province) and his vassal Sato Kamon renewed. The Mausoleum (Shiram Goryo, built 1414) of ex-Kaiser Sutoku is, as already mentioned, in the temple nearby. The Tansho-ji-called court, it is larger than the main hall (hondo), was also dedicated Sutoku. A statue of the poet Saiyo commemorates an event that should have happened 1168th As the poet, who was also a monk, arrived here on the angry spirit of the ex-emperor, it came between the Konfuzionisten (Chinese philosophy of Confucius) Suktoku and the Buddhist monk to a discussion that ended with that of the monk, the Sutra of the wisdom for his friend recited. It was therefore not far-fetched have the spirit to dedicate the Sutoku shrines such as the Kotohira, so that not haunt his former adversaries.
Kobo Daishi notified the surrounding mountains (goshikidai) after the Buddha Mahavairocana (also Vairocana), as the central Buddha of Shingon Mandala Taizōkai appears ("mandala of the womb) and is represented by five colors. Shiromineji The temple is located on the "White Mountain", where the mountain range still consists of the Yellow, Black, Red and Blue Mountain.
Of course the Sanmon (simple temple, "Bergtor") is not the only one that is next door with huge straw sandals (Waraji) equipped. How to produce that? First you have to have quite so thick ropes and then how are the intertwined? It helps when the whole community with something or falls to a special unit "sandals lichens? Anyway, I think it would be interesting to some, to learn about the production of sandals, as the sandals to visit themselves. can is great, just great, but what to do with the production, as a stand up is not easy and such a node "Mamutstrohseil. But there are so many interesting things to discover. So many warehouses and buildings, how can we keep track. Where is not treated, the Mausoleum of Sutoku? If there is such a little elevated, surrounded by a stone fence, hill, I have seen him. I find this stone figures from the Sino-Japanese horoscope, each faces its own building. And for the first time the colorful stone towers, it looks like a five-story pagoda, the pilgrims have laid on the coins. A whole host of hints Cats (Maneki Neko) have gathered at a street lamp just outside the entrance, and a Tengu statue (goblin) cases my eye. I started doing it again after I've made a detour over the Temple Cemetery, on the way back and the way to Temple No. 82, although situated on the Goshikidai plateau, but it is not as flat but, as the await word "plateau" was. The road connecting the two temples is developed as a natural history trail, there are signs everywhere here that show the native birds, reptiles and insects. Here I pinch myself so as a sweet "Henrowimpel" souvenir. It shows a young monk praying. To express it Japanese, the pennant is "kawai" (cute, adorable, cute), a catchphrase that the Japanese used for anything cute. Especially the fair sex in Japan is on the Kawai-Tripp: There are cute puppies or kittens printed on everything, but the miniaturization of everyday objects like a dripping doll house, or the childlike mascot of advertising - everything is kawai! As the pennant in front of my nose is and the way is well signposted otherwise, we now move to third - my Kobo Daishi floor, the monk and me!
When I meet again on a paved road, I'm calm down, because I can get my bearings again. Now even the Ashio Daimyo shrine in passing, the tap to Goshikidai Skyline I let in every sense of the word next to it are, I pass even a toilet house, and one pilgrim lodge. I take a quick look into Michikusa restaurant, but calls the temple and I have overcome the 1000 meters quickly to the temple.
Digression Temple No. 82 Negoroji (根 香 寺)
"The Temple of the fragrant wood was 804 of Kobo Daishi, that is, before his study tour of China, under the name of KEDO established in (" House of Flowers rain "?). The name of the prefecture here, Kagawa, "River of fragrant, goes back to the river, whose source is located at the root of a large tree in the temple. But it could also be the nephew of the Daishi, Chiso-Daishi (also Enchin, 814-891), have been, who founded here 832 to request the local deity, Ichinose Myojin, the temple and the Honzon (main deity) Senju Kannon (thousand-armed Kannon ) from fragrant Wood has carved. He was the deity who was accompanied by a monkey as a student, met on the mountain and she pointed to the sanctity of the place he now called Senju-in ("House of a Thousand Arms"). Under the protection of the Emperor Go-Shirakawa (127-1192; 77th emperor) of the temple flourished and had a best time at the 100 branch temples. However, many of these Subtempel in the 16th Century by Chōsokabe troops burned down. Only in 1664 the temple was destroyed in the war by Yorish Matsudaira was epidermis of Takamatsu clan, under the name "Negoroji" rebuilt. Note the numerous, according to temple leaders 10.000, Kannon statues, the 100-year-old Zelkova tree (Keyaki) and the giant statue of the Ushi-oni (demon ox). One legend has it that the ox demon fox with ox head and body and wings and 4 fingers, in the 16th Century, the population terrorized. A brave samurai named Kurando Yamada stretched down the animals with bows and arrows, he cut off his head and brought him to the temple. People say that the head would have the power to purify evil. Later, a statue of the Ushi-oni on one source of the temple was built. Today is a Shimenawa, a Shinto straw rope that separates the world of the Shinto gods of the other world, the Statue.
From a sign at the entrance gate I know that the Kannon statue only every 33 years is shown, but where is the copper-colored Ushi Oni (demon ox), which has announced to me the temple leaders großmundig? Such a thing at the entrance would have noticed it. I've even seen a picture of the temple leaders. But I have bad luck, as often as I find some sites, but maybe next time because it is a next time. It is shortly after 16:00 clock, if I hurry, the way to No. 19 Bangai's all downhill from here, I can still visit the Bangai Momoya and then, a ryokan stay at the station Kinashi. Then I would still create a few miles - but what I have to lose - nothing!
I fly almost down the mountain towards the coast. But here the trail winds this way, nor do I have to walk back to the Japanese map. I'm trying to orient myself to the water reservoir. I always rushed back to the Clock. I do not make it! As I pass by a pond, where a hut is, I think to myself that it would be a nice accommodation for the night when I could no longer continue. But I'm lost, I must somehow be totally off the trail, I my current location is not easy to find again in the map. Here on the small green hill at the pond, a Shinto shrine is, but here I am looking for a temple! Desperate, I talk to a Japanese to ask for directions. No problem I replied the man in jogging clothes, they follow me. He storms off and I followed. He explained to me yet that he is a member of the community sought temple, but he runs and runs and runs. Now it is already half six and my hope is fading, get an entry from No. 19 pilgrims in my book because the stamp authorities to shut down usually at 17.00 clock. In any case, after I know where is the temple, then I just spend the night on the pond and then again in the morning to run back to the temple. But we are so far away from my potential sleeper, I doubt I will again find the path. I was thinking before several taps, that the temple would now come in sight, but instead of a temple, we run for almost another pilgrim who seems to wait in the street for something. After a brief conversation about are my joggers me of the pilgrims, a young man with a big backpack. Now the conversation can continue in English. I am very grateful to my guide and now he is gone. As I enter the temple with the young man, my hopes dwindle to a pilgrim book entry, as I find the pilgrim's office empty. Without hesitation, my companion pressed a bell and my heart was in my pants. I will not get here but well deserved in the evening! But when a young Woman appears around 20, I'm relieved something that I must now endure no dressing down from such a large ripple Bears head from temple to me.
digression Bangai temple No. 19 Kōzaiji (番 西 寺)
"The temple of the Western Guard" is a somewhat loose translation by me, since I can not find any information on the Internet, in English. He should of Gyōgi (668-749) was founded and Enmei Jizo Bosatsu, a special Jizo, which promises long life, have been dedicated. The Kōzaiji and Temple No. 18 have served the training of both Shingon priests and the general public. Kobo Daishi has been the first to non-nobles, allows a school education has and remains valid as Ahnvater the public school system.
The woman explains that she is the daughter of the chief temple. She makes an entry in my book and told me pilgrims still glued together by means of several copies as I next temple, the Ichinomiyaji (Temple No. 83) was achieved. She gives me the copies and I have some difficulties to stow the blades properly. She says goodbye and goes back inside. I think even a short conversation with the Japanese, he has built up a tripod to take a picture of us. Unfortunately, I turn the wheel so mentally, that I forget my part to shoot a picture of us. When it occurs to me that he is gone already. Too bad, but I do have some pictures from the temple to me then make their way to the Ryokan. On a Lawson-combining (24-h-shop) I buy a Okonomiaki (Japanese pizza), since it's late and I do not think I get food at the time something in my accommodation. First let's see if I'm ever! I still want to buy a phone card are set by the seller but to the nearest Family Mart (also 24-hour store) referenced. There, everything is very complicated. Since I get a map from the machine, but only a piece of paper which I have to pay at the checkout. Since I do not own the vending machines can operate, it runs completely in Japanese, I must assist the cashier anyway. Until Momoya it is still a long way, but when I arrived there, the entrance to the actual Ryokan is closed, I ask for in the adjoining restaurant, and then still get a room. Restaurant and Ryokan fact belong together. I pay 3,500 yen for the night, but is not pleasant, since a periodic earthquakes devilish haunts my room. This stems from the trains, which enter the building shortly before the station Kinashi. From the tinkling of the three adjacent crossings times to mention.
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