The small, local temple at the end of our street, where it crosses the Philosopher's Path and the canal, is called Miroku-in. There is a front part facing the canal where you can purchase wooden prayer boards and other temple-related items, but the gate to the interior of the temple is always closed:
We were surprised, therefore, when on August 16 we found the main entrance of
Miroku-in wide open, and a sign welcoming people in as part of the final day of the
Obon festival:
View back out through the front entrance gate from the main courtyard of the temple, with the canal and Philosopher's Path in the background:
Looking out through one of the prayer areas, containing musical instruments, candles, and other items:
In the foreground are a large animal skin (maybe from a deer?) and a horn made out of a conch shell:
The temple priest and his family live on site, and there is a nice juxtaposition between the main temple building (on the left) and the family quarters (on the right) with children's bikes and other household paraphernalia:
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