Mimurotoji Explained

34.9005°N 135.8192°WMimurotoji (Japanese: Japanese: 三室戸寺) is Temple #10 of the 33 Kannon temples in Japan, located in Uji. When the temple was built in ancient times, it was meant to shield Kyoto from evil spirits. Its gardens have 20,000 azaleas and 1000 rhododendrons[1] and it is a 20-minute walk from Mimurodo Station.[2]

Cultural impact

Mimurotoji appears in "Uji-shi: Ujicha to Genji Monogatari no Machi", a publicly-funded smartphone game created by the city of Uji.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Stamm, Joan D. . May 26, 2023. The Language of Flowers in the Time of COVID: Finding Solace in Zen, Nature and Ikebana . John Hunt Publishing. Chapter 5: Rhodendron-Azalea in the Time of COVID. 9781803411910.
  2. Book: Stamm, Joan D.. May 25, 2018. A Pilgrimage in Japan: The 33 Temples of Kannon. John Hunt Publishing. Directions to the 33 Temples of Kannon . 9781785357510.
  3. News: Konishi. Yoshiaki . August 4, 2020. Uji city releases retro video game aimed at luring in tourists . The Asahi Shimbun. . November 20, 2023.

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