Kokawa-dera Temple
temple
粉河寺
770 CE pilgrimage temple with a boulder-studded dry garden and cherry-lined approach, rarely visited.
Dating to 770, this Saigoku pilgrimage temple sits against forested hills along the Kokawa River, known for its unusual dry-landscape garden that incorporates massive natural boulders alongside trimmed shrubs and raked gravel. The Daimon gate and approach road are lined with cherry trees that create a pink tunnel in spring. Despite its historical significance, the temple rarely appears on tourist itineraries, keeping the grounds peaceful.
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