2013-05-08

I went the Taima temple following the Senjyukuji temple on that day.
In fact, I did not know that this temple is very old and valuable.

It was founded in 612, the era of Empress Suiko. The Principal idol was Maitreya, the (national treasure) originally, but they have changed the principal image Taima Mandala (national treasure) in the Heian period.

There are many national treasures, such as the bell tower and east and west towers.

Above flowers are located in the garden of the Nakanoboh.

The yellow Rhododendrons are rare.

The handkerchief tree. The flowers of this tree looks like handkerchief.

The east and west towers.

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The Rhododendrons.

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