Sep 21, 2014 - 1 min read

Enko-in

One of the five Kofu Gozan temples

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

Statue with children - perhaps it is Jizo-san, the Buddhist saint who protects children, travelers and firemen

Flowers and rocks at the entrance to Enko-in

Main Hall of Enko-in

Large vase standing at one side of the main hall

Lotus growing in a pot

Kanon Statue stands behind a huge rock

Masterful landscaping with rocks

Statue with six hands

Lengths of bamboo like Christmas decorations on this pine tree

A garden of mossy rocks and statues

View over the cemetery and Kofu City

Unusual carvings decorated the corner poles of the bell tower

Enko-in's beautiful bell

There are many cherry trees and some of them appear very old

Tall, ancient trees beside the water basin

Incense sticks smoldering away

Shingen Takeda moved this temple from Isawa to Kofu, and his wife's grave is in the cemetery. Takeda's own grave is at a nearby location. Enko-in is one of the Kofu Gozan temples located near between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji. Many old cherry trees around the temple must create lovely spring scenes. There is some wonderful landscaping with rocks in the garden, and you can see views out over Kofu.

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Justin Velgus

Justin Velgus 9 years ago

Why is there a Hello Kitty doll next to the vase?

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood Photographer 9 years ago

Hello Kitty is everywhere!

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Olga

Olga 10 years ago

I also would like to know what is that statue with children, a jizo or not

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Selena Hoy

Selena Hoy 10 years ago

So pretty, and looks like you visited on a lovely day.

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood Photographer 10 years ago

Thank you Selena! It was a beautiful September day in Kofu!

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