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A peaceful temple just a few minutes from Takayama Station. It wasn’t crowded at all when I visited, making it a great place to relax away from the busy streets. The temple features a beautiful three-story pagoda and an impressive ancient ginkgo tree in the center of the grounds. There are also shaded benches, which are perfect for taking a break on a warm day. If you collect goshuin, you can receive two different stamps here, which is a nice bonus. It may not be the most spectacular temple in Japan, but it’s definitely worth a stop for its calm atmosphere and convenient location.
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Visited this temple early morning before heading out from Takayama to Kyoto. Heard about the 1200 years old Ginkgo tree from Google maps but the hotel I stayed the reception had no idea about this temple.
The temple looked beautiful on a quite morning with just me and the Ginkgo tree along with the temple and birds chirping.
Since I was in a hurry not to miss my transport stayed for less than 10 minutes but still found peace.
Visited Hida Kokubunji Temple in January during peak winter, and the atmosphere was absolutely serene, quiet, and beautiful. The 1,200+ year-old ginkgo tree was in its winter state, bare of leaves, yet still incredibly majestic and full of presence.
The three-story pagoda standing against the winter sky and the frozen pond nearby made the whole place feel especially picturesque. A peaceful spot that truly lets you slow down and appreciate the beauty of winter in Takayama.
It is a three-storied pagoda located within the Buddhist temple Hida Kokubun-ji, the oldest temple in the area. Although the original temple was founded in the 8th century (Nara period), the current pagoda is more recent, dating back to 1820 (Edo period).
The ginko tree has more than 1200 years. It would be great to see in autumn
Hida Kokubun-ji Temple is a truly stunning place! 🤩 I visited on a weekday and didn't have to wait at all, which was perfect. The architecture is simply beautiful, and I loved capturing some photos of the temple. 📸 A truly peaceful and inspiring experience! 🙏 Definitely worth a visit. ✨
