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On my way to Hiroshima, I’ve found this little town called Ikaruga. Yes, it’s named liked that one shooting game that I really love to play! It is the only time during my trip that I’ve decided to really take the time to visit a few temples and this town is filled with some very old ones!
The first temple that I visit is called Horyugi. The main temple was in construction when I visited, but there were still a few nice things to see, especially the pagoda! The temple itself was huge! I lost myself in the huge empty corridors. There were also a lot of little gates where you could peek inside and find amazing gardens!
On my way out, I’ve found another temple called Horinji. I did not visit this one, but took the time to take a few shoots of the pagoda on my way to Hõkiji temple!
While I was walking around, I’ve noticed a little entrance to a “secret” shrine. I decided to take a look and walk up the stairs. Many statues and lanterns were there and it seems like people go pray to this place every day.
The main temple in Ikaruga is Hõkiji temple. It is one of the oldest temples in Japan, with structurez dating from the Asuka period! To enter, you need to pay 100 yen, but once inside you find a three-storied pagoda and some very very old structures! It was a magnificent sight.
That’s it for my little excursion in Ikaruga. I hope you’ll like the video and photos!
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