Power spot “Sijozi” to climb stairs of 708 steps! !

Minami-Ashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where “Sijozi” is located, is considered to be the legendary land of fairy tale “Kintaro”.You will see the name “Kintaro” in various places, such as information display nameplates, bronze statues, and specialty foods.Daiyuzan “Saijozi” visited this time is a famous place, a power spot surrounded by large cedars over 300 years old.
And it is also a temple known for its large number of stairs! !

What kind of place is “Sijozi”?

It is a historical temple with a history of about 600 years, and the area on the premises is 128 hectares and very large. It is known as a power spot in the Kanto area surrounded by old cedar 300 to 500 years old, where vitality can be felt.

You will be surprised if you look at the trees.
There are 44 buildings on site.
Daiyuzan has a legend of Tengu and it is enshrined the world’s largest iron Geta and Tengu.And there are 708 steps of stairs, and it seems that hydrangea blooms on the stairs in early summer and it is very beautiful! !

New Year’s Sijoziha?

I visited on January 3rd.
About 50,000 people will come during the New Year prayer season from January 1 to January 3. Therefore, the surrounding roads are traffic-restricted and only taxis or shuttles can pass.　The sports ground frees the parking lot for free, I parked the car there and went by taxi.
Both shuttle bus (300 yen one way) and taxi are operated from nearby and arrive in approximately 15 minutes. There were many people, but it was relatively easy to get to the place.

Large cedar 350-500 years old‼

First, we pass through a 350-500-year-old cedar forest, which is also designated as a natural monument.
Anyway, I was surprised at the width of the tree. Perhaps it is a width that three adults can reach by holding hands. There are about 170,000 cedar trees in the site.

Beautiful sculpted Bell tower!!

There is a beautiful sculpture Bell tower here.

It seems that something that sticks to sculpture like this is rare.

Waterfall with heart wash! !

It is a population waterfall where spring water from the mountain pass flows.
It seems to wash my heart’s heart here.

It is a mysterious small beautiful waterfall.

The oldest structure “Tahouto” in the site

It is the oldest building in Sijozi, built in 1863.
As it is building more than 150 years ago, it is appointed as important cultural property of city.

I think the second floor is cylindrical and it is a very stylish building !!
The values of beauty have not changed even over 150 years ago.

”Hudoudo”

The Kanto region has a list of 36 temples. This is one of those places.

This is also a beautiful building, located above the waterfall where wash mind.

”Kekkaimon”

A powerful Tengu is watching on both sides so that a bad person will not go ahead from here.

There is a beautiful bridge in front of this gate.

”Gosinnden”

From the gate, go up the 77 steps and arrive here.
One of the main buildings in Saijozi.

Iron-made ”Geta” is said to have benefits for marital relationships.

Earlier I mentioned that Diyuzan has a Tengu legend. Therefore, many iron Geta are donated to Sijozi.

It is surprising that there is the largest one weighing 3.8 tonnes.
“Geta” is a kind of old shoes in Japan, it is a wooden sandal.

However, Tengu is a legendary existence, so I would wear Iron-made Geta.
As it is made of iron, it does not move heavy.
Because two shoes are a one pair.

It is said that this place is associated with such things and has the benefit of the couple.

An estimated 600-year-old cedar! !

After walking for a while, you will see a large, powerful cedar, estimated 600 years old.

The width is more than 7m. ! It seems to exceed 40m in height!

And … the last Trial‼

This straight-growing staircase is the last challenge !!

I have already climbed the stairs, but I will climb another 350 steps! !
People around the goal are small and can not be seen.

I finally arrived at “Okunoin”.

Go up 350 stairs and it’s the final point.

I was tired, but by taking this action in the new year, I became able to have hope for that year.
I feel refreshing.

You will feel the height when looking down the stairs from above.
The stairs are steep and need attention.

It seems that there is also a mountain road route that does not use stairs.

Summary.

It also helped to resolve the year-end and New Year lack of exercise, and also had hopes for the new year.

It may be an annual event ♪

This is also a famous spot of hydrangeas, so if the hydrangeas blooms on the 350 steps, I think it is a wonderful view.

I also want to visit that time again!
I will try various things this year as well, shoot various places, share it with many people, and I will do a happy and happy year! !

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