Sekizan　Zenin

My former superior who was an old gentleman of big history fan showed us around this temple. We went up the slight slope which led from the main gate to the Buddhist main hall while listening to detail explanation of his. The path is covered with greens in spring and colored maple leaves in autumn, and I felt very refreshing. I saw a main hall after I went up the stairs. I caught in sight of the image of a cute monkey on the roof of the main hall. It was confined in a wire netting, because it was said to do bad things every night.
The origin of this temple dates back more than 1,000 years. Buddhist priest Ennin passed to Tang by envoy to the Tang Dynasty ship and experienced many hardships through studying the religion of Tendaishu. He appreciated the deity of Sekizandaimyo who protected his trip, and promised that he would erect this temple.
The temple which nestles in the quiet ground of the northern part of the city. If you do not want to go too far from the bustling area but to see natural beauty, this temple is recommended.