I had seen a TV program introducing this temple, and I wanted to visit it someday.
My children's game was held in Ogori City, where this temple is located, so I was able to drop by unexpectedly.
There were frogs, toads, and frogs lined up everywhere, and they were all adorable.
The brochure said,
"Over 10,000 frogs from all over the world!" In your daily life, please practice this "aiueo". Let's stop the three poisons of greed, anger, and foolishness, and get rid of the weeds of vexation. "When grass grows on ease, it becomes medicine. We must rely on medicine and doctors. Let's get rid of the weeds of vexation and live a healthy, happy and joyful life. a-Restful sleep(anmin), i-Sexuality(iroke), u-Exercise(undo), e-Smile(egao), o-Fashionable(oshare).
Famous? There are two works of art where you have to go through a circle of frogs.
If you go through the one with the golden frog, it is believed that
"When you go through the wide open mouth, bad things turn into good things?"
There was also a heart arch to attract couples.
And then there were the stunning wind chimes!
The internet says there are 2,500 wind chimes.
"wind bell festival" will be held from July to September every year.
It seemed as if the cicadas were chirping, sometimes violently, as they swayed in the wind.
Adjacent to the temple, there is a sweets shop, and it seems to be crowded not only with tourists but also with locals.
There is an article on the Ogori City website below, please take a look. 👇