Thursday, August 21, 2014

Yamadera

This morning, a trip to Yamadera, meaning "Mountain Temple,"  the historic home to the Tendai sect of Buddhism.

the entrance 


close to the top

view of Yamadera


viewing point


view from the top

money growing on trees (yen wedged into the bark)
close up of money tree
more money
A beautiful 20 minute ride from Yamagata.  Yamas, yamas everywhere, stairs and views abound.

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