建物内も庭園も、厳かながら穏やかな空気に包まれている寺院です。
休日や紅葉などの美しい季節の景色を見ることが出来る期間は...
続きを読む、多くの参拝者・拝観者による賑わいを見せますが、通常時は参拝客は多くなく、特に閉館間際の時間帯は参道沿いのほとんどの店(茶屋や土産物店)が閉まるため一層参拝客もおらず、静謐な雰囲気が漂います。そのような中、庭園の一つである聚碧園を前に何も考えず座りながら、庭園の樹木の葉擦れの音や雨音といった自然の音だけが聞こえる、というのは、極上のひと時かもしれません。
寺院ではありますが建物内の至る所に仏像があるわけではなく、まるで名士の広々とした家屋のような印象です。常に清潔に保っており、気持ちよく寺院内を周回できるようになっています。建物そのものや庭園の撮影は許可されていますが、建物内は原則撮影禁止です。客殿から庭園を眺める広間は柱が多いため、ぶつからないように注意しましょう。また一部の引き戸の建付けが少し悪く、開閉がしづらいところにも注意が必要です。
四季折々の美しい景観を見せる庭園も、この寺院の見どころの一つです。金色堂や観音堂へは、基本的に階段を使って行く必要がありますが、スロープも設置されており、車椅子等の障碍を持つ方でも気軽に参拝できるよう整備されています。庭園を覆いつくす杉林が程よく日差しを遮っており、山中にある寺院であることも相俟って、夏でもあまり暑くありません。
従事する職員の方々の応対も非常に丁寧で、参拝客が少ない時には彼等から気さくに話しかけてくれたり等します。是非立ち寄っていただきたい寺院の一つだと思います。
Both inside the building and in the garden, the temple is surrounded by a solemn yet peaceful atmosphere.
The temple is crowded with visitors on holidays and during the beautiful season so as the autumn leaves etc., but during normal times, there are not many visitors, especially just before the closing hours when most stores and cafes along the approach (teahouses and souvenir stores) are closed, creating a tranquil atmosphere. It's a wonderful moment to sit in front of the Shuhekien Garden and listen to the sounds of nature, such as the rustling of leaves and the rain, without thinking.
Although it's a temple, there are no Buddha statues throughout the building, which gives the impression of a spacious house of a distinguished family. The temple is always kept clean, and visitors can make their way around the temple comfortably. Photography of the building itself and the garden is permitted, but as a rule, photography is prohibited inside the building. The hall overlooking the garden from the guest hall has many pillars, so be careful not to bump into them. Also, note that some of the sliding doors are not well made and are difficult to open and close.
The temple's garden, with its beautiful seasonal scenery, is one of the highlights of the temple. Konjiki-do and Kannon-do are basically accessible by stairs, but slopes have been installed so that visitors with disabilities, such as wheelchairs, can easily visit the temple. The cedar forest that covers the garden provides a good amount of shade and, coupled with the fact that the temple is located in the mountains, it's not too hot, even in the summer.
The staff members are very courteous, and when there are not many visitors, they will talk to you in a friendly manner. This is one of the temples you should definitely stop by.
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投稿日:2023/02/22