temple in Maizuru
Kashiwadera is fictional
Koji’s home temple is based on the Shingon temple Matsunoodera, located in the mountains of Maizuru. This temple has a hibutsu “horse head Kannon” which is shown once every 50 years.
the road to the mountain temple
more stairs
main building
photo of the horse head Kannon
abandoned stone
temple signpost
temple grounds
priest’s living quarters
behind the temple
path to the temple
water basin
main hall
abandoned gravestones