Lantern & Koi Pond

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A nice little lantern sits above the Hojo-ike, filled with colorful koi.

Hase-dera is a Jodo (Pure Land) temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa with beautiful views of the beach and sea. Established in the 700's, Hase-dera was originally a Tendai temple founded by Tokudo Shonin. Tokudo is said to have been responsible for creating the large wooden Kannon which resides inside Hase-dera's Kannon-do. It is the largest wooden statue in Japan. The twin statue, also created by Tokudo (carved from the same tree) is located in Nara.

Hase-dera has lovely gardens surrounding Hojo-ike. The pond is situated just inside the main gate before one ascends to the main temple area. It is called Hojo-ike because a ceremony called hojoe is held here. Hojoe is the releasing of fish and birds.

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Taken in Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture (map)

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