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Honmy\u014d-ji is a highly important Nichiren Buddhist temple located in western Kumamoto city. It is a little bit of a walk from the castle but well worth a visit. The walk to the temple gives the impression that you have gone the wrong way, a more industrial feel to the suburbs betrays the beautiful castle grounds. But you are soon greeted by a giant gate (Niomon), the start of a the old road leading to the Temple. the Gate alone is very impressive, finished in a subtle grey and blue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The temple was built to commemorate Kato Kiyomasa`s father Kiyotada Kato first ibn Osaka (1585), then moved to Kumamoto Castle (1588), then finally its current place in 1611. Kiyomasa was a devoted Buddhist and Daimyo (feudal lord), his grave can be found at the top of the long stairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To the right of the path before the stairs is beautiful garden with wonderfully neat plants and the smell of flowers in the summer. The garden is a beautiful and well kept traditional Japanese garden with an array of plant and tree breeds, the day we were there it was heavy rain but on a sunny day would be a lovely rest spot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Further on lies a large hall finished in a dark wood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reaching the top of the stairs you are greeted by another gate, this time more colourful. As you enter the temple square you notice immediately how relaxing the place is, a sit and rest on the benches around the back of the hondo hall is perfect on a hot or rainy day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The panorama of Kumamoto is extensive and on clear day provides a great view of the Castle.<\/p>\n

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