Jul 5, 2016 - 1 min read

Keitoku-in Temple in Izu-Taga

A roadside Buddhist temple with a fine ocean view

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

Lots of little statues

The gate and marker stone

A view of the coast

A Buddhist deity

The main worship hall

The impressive hillside graveyard

A view from the temple grounds

Cross the road and you come to these steps

Climb the steps and you come to another hall in a forested clearing

If you're in Izu Taga for its lovely beach or for the Ikeda Masuo Art Museum, it's worth poking around the town first to take in the peaceful atmosphere, created partly by the number of temples and shrines. Keitoku-in isn't as restful as some, as it's next to a fairly busy road, but it has some interesting statues and an expansive hillside graveyard; climb to the top and you can both escape the noise of the traffic, and enjoy a fine view out over the town and coastline.

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Anonymous 8 years ago

doesn't look like such a busy road though.. or is it?

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Peter Sidell

Peter Sidell Photographer 8 years ago

I caught it at a quiet time!

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