Shaolin Mountain Bodhidharma Temple is a very distinctive temple attraction in Takasaki City, famous for worshiping Bodhidharma, the whole temple is full of strong Japanese traditional atmosphere. The most special thing about coming to Shaolin Mountain Dharma Temple is that you can see Bodhidharmas of all different sizes, feel a kind of spiritual persistence, and the power of sincere prayers. Whether you enjoy Japanese temple architecture or collect characteristic souvenirs, it is well worth a visit.
Tour route recommendations:
It is recommended to arrive around 9am (open year-round, 09:00-17:00), inside mainly outdoor visits, especially beautiful on sunny days! First enter from the main entrance, you will see a very representative traditional Japanese architecture, with an offering platform and lanterns in front of the steps, which is full of authenticity. Slowly walk into the main hall of the temple. There are many shops on the way selling all kinds of Dharmas of different sizes and faces. You can also choose a Dharma of your own to pray for peace for yourself or your family.
Must-play items:
1. Bodhidharma prayer: Choose a Dharma with your own hands, write your wishes, and pray according to temple customs, which is very ritualistic.
2. Check-in architecture: The temple architecture is very Japanese traditional flavor, taking pictures under a sunny day is particularly beautiful, small lanterns and red Dharma combination constitute a unique picture.
3. Souvenir selection: Every year during the New Year period is particularly lively, the temple sells a variety of Dharma different colors, styles, is quite distinctive as a gift or keep.
Check-in spot recommendation:
- There are stone steps and lanterns in front of the main hall with a Japanese-style architectural background, which is particularly characteristic and suitable for kimono photos.
- There are a large number of dharma neatly arranged on the side of the dharma tower, red and white dharma interlaced, the picture is very spectacular.
- There is a forested view next to the path in the temple, suitable for taking natural scenery photos.
Game Tips:
1. It is recommended to avoid weekends and special festivals, less tourists, photography without so many passers-by.
2. Look at the weather forecast for the best views on sunny days, with prominent architecture and dharma colors.
3. If you want to buy souvenirs, you can look in advance, some Dharma has writing services, you can customize your wish Dharma on the spot.
4. Comfortable shoes are recommended, some sections of the temple have stone steps for easy walking.
5. You can reserve an hour to slowly visit and shop, do not have to rush, quietly feel the temple atmosphere.
Notes:
- Keep quiet and respect the religious practices of the temple when visiting.
- Buy Damo remember to ask the blessing steps, different colors, different sizes symbolize different, can inquire from the shopkeeper.
- The temple is not too big, but slowly walking around has a different angle to appreciate the beauty of Japanese architecture.
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#Takasaki City #Shaolin Mountain Daruma Temple #Japanese Temple Culture #PhotoDamo #Pray for Peace
