One of a cluster of four temples close to each other near Shimizu station, Kojoji has pleasant, restful grounds, with lots of greenery and some serene Buddhist statues. Then under the eaves of the main hall there are a lot of impressive, detailed carvings: airborne lions, birds perching on branches, and a fierce-looking dragon ready to spring down and attack. It's a nice area to spend an hour strolling around all the temples, taking in the tranquil atmosphere.
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Kojoji
A Shimizu temple with a big white dragon

By Peter Sidell
Community writer

The approach to the main hall

A Buddhist statue near the gate

The large temple bell is in that little pavilion

More statues welcome you to the grounds

Old lanterns by the main hall

The impressive dragon carving under the eaves of the main hall

I guess this used to be part of the roof

Airborne lions

There are detailed little carvings everywhere

A gate from the street
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