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Ishite-ji is the 51st of the 88 temples on the Shikoku pilgrimage circuit.
The walkway to the temple, seen from Nio-mon Gate. Huge straw sandals hang on the left and right sides of the entrance. |
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The temple's main hall was constructed at the same time as Nio-mon Gate. The design hasn't changed since the beginning of the 1300s. |
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Incense sticks send up smoke day and night. They are lit by pilgrims on the Shikoku circuit, and by other temple visitors.
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Part of the stone walkway leading to the temple is covered with a tiled roof. |
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Temple visitors write their wishes on pieces of colored paper, then leave them at the temple. |
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At the Buddhist scripture repository, pilgrims have their pilgrimage record stamped and inscribed with the name of each temple they visit. |
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Iyo-kasuri (a splashed pattern cotton dyed in the Iyo district) is unique to Matsuyama. Note the refined simplicity of the design.
Handbags and folding fans are some of the small iyo-kasuri dyed items made here. |
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Weavers and indigo dyers give demonstrations at the Iyo-kasuri Museum. |
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The Botchan train. This is a replica of a steam locomotive that operated in Matsuyama until 50 years ago. It runs on a tram line. At the ends of the line, it is swiveled around manually.
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For many years, hime daruma dolls have been made for souvenir hunters in Matsuyama. They are given to newborns, as an expression of hope for their future well being.
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Grilled sea bream on a bed of 5-color somen noodles. A traditional Matsuyama recipe.
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Tobe-yaki porcelain made near Matsuyama is often used at the family dining table.
Large bowl and vases. The white porcelain is decorated with indigo blue. |
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Making a mold for a soy-sauce container. |
