Jizoji Vertical Garden - Jizoji was founded by Kobo Daishi himself, who carved a small jizo image still found at the temple. Most of the buildings da

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Jizoji Vertical Garden - Jizoji was founded by Kobo Daishi himself, who carved a small jizo image still found at the temple. Most of the buildings date from the early 18th century and have been listed as Important Cultural Properties by the Japanese government. The entrance gate is carved with colorful carvings, as well as guardians that are unusually colorful as well. There is an 800 year old gingko tree growing in the courtyard. All of the above would make Jizoji one of the most vivid temples to visit, but that’s not all. There are some 200 rakan disciple statues in the Rakando - an unusual U shaped building used to house these rakan, each with a different facial expression. Leading up to the temple there are unusual vertical gardens arranged into the stones.

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Location: Tokushima, Japan
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