Religious Sites in Nagoya, Japan
Religious Sites in Nagoya
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- YangmeiHigashihiroshima, Japan4 contributionsEarly morning arrived, the shrine is really clean, quite and peace. Has parking places nearly, even has free parkings nearby..Written April 28, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hiroaki KanekoTokyo, Japan5,178 contributions名古屋の代表的な繁華街である大須にある寺院。大須の地区の西側にあるのと同時に、商店街の端に位置するため、商店街の喧騒は寺の境内にはそれ程響いてこない。それでも商店街を訪れた客の多くが参拝客としてこの寺に立ち寄っている。俗世の雑多な雰囲気と境内の建物の朱色の荘厳さが混ざり合った雰囲気を漂わせるが、不協和音な空気感は全く無く、むしろ永き渡り庶民に深く愛され続けてきた寺であることが伺える。
境内はそれ程広くはなく、単に周遊するだけであれば30分と要さない。平日・休日問わず多くの参拝客が訪れるため、例え祭事が無くても静かで閑散とした境内、という状況は皆無に等しいかもしれない。半ば観光地化した���でもある一方で、数多くの文化財を擁するものの、それらのほぼ全てが非公開であるため、（祭事を除き）この寺院に特別なものを期待して参拝することは控えた方がいいと思う。この寺院に参拝出来たこと、日頃の感謝を込めてしずしずと参拝するのがいいだろう。
本堂の参拝する場所への昇降は階段のみであるため、車椅子等の障碍を持つ方が参拝出来るように、本堂の建物の1階にも参拝出来る場所が設けられている。
The temple is located in Osu, one of Nagoya's most popular shopping districts. The temple is located on the west side of the Osu district and at the edge of the shopping arcade, so the bustle of the shopping arcade does not echo so much in the temple precincts. Even so, many visitors to the shopping district stop by the temple as worshippers. The mundane atmosphere and the solemn vermilion of the buildings on the temple precincts blend together, but there is no sense of dissonance; in fact, the temple has been deeply loved by the common people for a long time.
The temple precincts are not that large, and it does not take more than 30 minutes to simply walk around the temple. Since many visitors come to the temple both on weekdays and holidays, you may never find the temple precincts quiet and deserted, even if there are no festivals. While the temple has become a tourist attraction, it's also home to many cultural assets, almost all of which are not open to the public, so visitors should not expect anything special from this temple (except for festivals). It would be better to visit the temple quietly, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to worship here.
Since the only access to the main hall is by stairs, there is also a place on the first floor of the main building for those with disabilities, such as wheelchairs, to worship.Written April 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stephan1954Stuttgart, Germany353 contributionsParking is available, but the carpark is not marked in English.
Interesting temple and gardens. You have to wak to the back of the garden to see the Buddha. Because of the vegetation and trees it is possible to miss it.Written August 15, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Masako PMelbourne, Australia260 contributionsThey have market on 21th every month. Lots of food carts on side of street from the kakuozan subway station. Try little bit each as one portion is small and cheap!Written November 3, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HenchelsonUpper Stowe, UK756 contributionsThis is a large site with several temple and pagodas set amid park land. There is also a large Buddha. Very peaceful place to visit.Written March 30, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelly MYosemite National Park, CA21 contributionsVery peaceful spot to visit with many interesting stories behind its significance! Many different small souvenirs to choose from as well!Written September 12, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas CNagoya, Japan97 contributionsThis shrine is built on top of a hill that used to be the site of Suemori Castle. This castle was built by the damiyo (lord) Oda Nobuhide in 1548. In 1552 Nobuhide died and the castle was taken over by his third son, Nobuyuki. The castle was abandoned around 1559. The Shiroyama Hachimangu Shrine, that is found today on the site of the castle, is a picturesque and peaceful spot that is the site of some fascinating ceremonial activity. For example, in January the Dondo Yaki ceremony is held at the shrine. During this ceremony New Year's "decorations" and "talismans," (kodamatsu, shimeniwa, hamaya, omumori, etc.) are offered back to the gods by burning them in a "sacred" fire. The shinto priests (bo'osan) at the shrine are nice and helpful. The information pamphlets are all in Japanese, but anyone wanting more information about the shrine can find it on the internet or in a library. The shine is usually very crowded during the New Year holiday period. At other times though there are usually not so many visitors at Shiroyama Hachimangu.Written December 29, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael NNagoya, Japan869 contributionsJust another small Shinto shrine. Takes about 10 minutes to see everything. If this is not your first Shinto shrine, then you know what this is about.
Nothing much to add here. Check the good fortune/happiness rabbitWritten November 4, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Zfy EdSingapore, Singapore10,345 contributionsThis temple is located within the busy Osu Shopping Street and unlike most other temples that have "traditional and ancient" facelook and architectural design, it is modern and trendy instead. Our first impression was it looked like a restaurant (from the main entrance) or clubhouse because it is surrounded by restaurants, eateries and retail shops.
It is bright and LED display panels, and also wide multimedia screens. And outside on the side is a display of a big white dragon statue and looks nice. It changed our impression and views that traditional temple should look like. Quite interesting and forward thinking we would say!Written February 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michael NNagoya, Japan869 contributionsThis seems to be unknown to most of tourists. It is a Buddhist temple located next to Shinto Shrine (basically same grounds, just divided by a fence). Some basic explanation about history of the place in English. You can view the interiour with Bodhisatvas and other decoration. Nothing much else to say. Very well preservedWritten November 4, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kunal CToronto, Canada307 contributionsThis temple is set in a beautifully landscaped garden with a mountain backdrop. You couldn't ask for anything more scenic. Take some time out to see the temple in its entirety. It does evoke a sense of serenity. Definitely one of the better pit stops in Nagoya, which otherwise I felt had very little to offer.Written April 17, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lnuge318Wagga Wagga, Australia172 contributionsYou don't think of this or at least I didn't, that these would be dotted amongst the community. It's a very quaint shrine to service the local community. Not something you'd travel to see but our air BnB was close so we went in. If you are close by pay a visit.Written April 11, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cathy Kathy MoHong Kong, China11 contributionsFresh air, very quiet and spiritual healing place, many Tibet Thangka and details of history, Small shop and restaurant are there. although not that much convenience to get there. but surprise to understand more history of Tibet Buddhism in Japan.Written March 4, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
