The Son’s Temple Was Built To Commemorate His Father In Japan

Soun-ji Temple nestled under cedar and bamboo trees in Hakone is now a destination for those interested in exploring Japanese history.
The son's temple was built to commemorate his father in Japan
Located in Kanagawa prefecture in Hakone (Japan), Soun-ji temple possesses ancient beauty and is the spiritual center of the region.
Soun-ji Temple has ancient beauty. Photo: Tugo.
History begin
Soun-ji temple is associated with Hojo Soun - a martial arts general living from the 15th to 16th centuries

. According to Hojo Soun's will, his children built Soun-ji temple.
Built in 1521, this is considered the Bodhi temple of the Hojo clan. Some time after that, the temple was burned down as the Hojo clan was conquered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi By the Edo period (1603-1867), the temple was rebuilt and became a religious center of the city.




Architecture in the temple
What makes Soun-ji temple unique is that the structure is located entirely within the forest and lake grounds in the middle, creating a balance between water and wood.
Inside, the temple has a Japanese garden with lots of old trees and the mausoleum of the Hojo family. Soun-ji Temple also has historical buildings. Over the years, that ancient feature has made its own value for Soun-ji Temple.
A corner of Soun-ji temple grounds. Photo: Japanvisitor.
The pagoda has more than 200 miniature Buddha statues with many different shades and shapes, each of which fully expresses human emotions Along with that are bells covered by a circle in the temple grounds.



According to local people, that image represents perfection: No beginning, no end or distortion. That is why the crowd, anger and ignorance are gradually discarded since entering the temple gate.
Inside the temple, there is a small statue representing Inari - god bless the fertile land, rice, tea and sake, a symbol of the prosperity and success of humanity.
Inari God symbolizes prosperity and success. Photo: Jpninfo.
Soun-ji Temple is very little known, with annual visitors so it is not too crowded. Therefore, Soun-ji temple always has its own quietness and mystery. Come here in the fall, you will see the beauty of the temple when it is colored by the motheriji maple tree.




Note
Time to visit the temple in summer is from 5:00 to 17:00, winter is from 6:00 to 16:00.
Soun-ji Temple allows visitors to admire the treasure only on certain days of the year.
The temple is suitable for all tourists, especially those who like to be quiet and immerse themselves in nature. Those who want to learn about the past history, Soun-ji temple is the ideal place to come to Hakone.
According to Vnexpress
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