I can never bike past the gates of unknown temples. I always have to stop and investigate, and I am often well rewarded for my curiosity! That is how I found Toun-ji in Machida. Toun-ji has two cute sweeper statues, and a lovely calm garden that had hydrangeas blooming when I visited..
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Toun-ji in Machida
Which sweeper statue do you like best?
By Cathy Cawood
Community writer
Stone lantern surrounded by hydrangeas
A green, inviting entrance between stone walls
The usual collection of ojizo statues in red aprons
Interesting roof design
Sharing a red apron
Statue of a little sweeper monk
Hydrangeas blooming in the gardens
Stone lantern behind a manicured fence
The main hall
Begging monk statue beside the path
A second little sweeper with a cute pouch
Stone pagoda standing in the well tended garden
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