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TAKIDANJI-TEMPLETakidanji temple was founded at the end of 14th century, and received protection from the feudal lords of Echizen. The mossy grounds cover 6,600m2, and the path leading to the temple is lined with impressive ceder trees. The garden behind the main buildings has a definite 'jene sais quoi'. Inside there is much of cultural interest, including a national treasure-a gilt-bronze kei (a kind of gong), elegantly engraved with Hosoge (symmettrical floral patterns). Also, a painting, on silk, of the guardian deity of children, sitting on a rock.10-minute walk from keifuku Mikuni Station
MIKUNI-SHIRINE @This bulit about 1400 years ago, during the reign of Keitai, Japan's 26th Emperor. The grounds (1700m2) are full of trees, and the @ @atmosphere is peaceful. On May 20th each year the shrine becomes the focal point of the Mikuni Matsuri, one of the biggest festival in Hokuriku. 30-minute walk from Keifuku Mikuni Station Permission of carrying has been obtained
more (Mikuni town office commerce and industry sightseeing department
from Mikuni sightseeing leaflet) |
