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谷大西東洛
NISHIOTANI
Shinranshonin constructed the building of Nishiotani, about the year 299 after Christ in order to spread the religion.
And about the year 1709 the structure was reconstructed by order of Tokugawa.
The temple is in a very delightful and surrounded by fine garden.
Going up to the temple you cross a splendid stone bridge which on account of its particular shape is called Meganebash (spectacles-bridge).
Round pond are very gay green trees and fine cherry trees.
There is a magnificent gate called Karamon.
It is near Kiyomizu and is 18 Chios from Sanjio.
