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Blog, English School Articles · December 4, 2009

スミス英会話川西校 Manganji Temple 満願寺 – Another Local Gem

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Momiji at Manganji Temple
Momiji at Manganji Temple

During the 9 months that I have been the owner and teacher of Smith’s School of English, Kawanishi スミス英会話川西校, I have done quite a lot of exploring in the area around my English school. I never cease to be amazed by the very special places that I have found in this part of Japan.

Red and Gold
Red and Gold

I had been discussing with Megumi, my wife, where to go to view momiji 紅葉 (red leaves of maple trees in autumn) last month. Last year we had gone to Kyoto, but the crowds had been overwhelming. So I asked one of my students, who has a deep interest in the culture of the Takarazuka 宝塚市 and Kawanishi 川西市 area, if there was anywhere local that she could recommend for viewing the wonder of Japan’s red leaves. She immediately told me of Manganji Temple 満願寺, which is in Hibarigaoka 雲雀丘, a part of Kawanishi City. This old temple is on the mountain top above the Takarazuka University of Art and Design 宝塚造形芸術大学. My student told me that the momiji at Manganji were special as there are many different species of maple, and they turn many different shades of gold and orange and red.

Red and Gold 2
Red and Gold 2

We travelled there on a Sunday morning. The temple is a short but very steep bus ride from Hibarigaoka Hanayashiki Hankyu Line Station 雲雀丘花屋敷駅. When we arrived there I understood what she meant. The colours were spectacular, and the temple itself is a delight. Not very big, but very lovely. There is also a forest walk lined with small statues of the Buddha dressed in red bibs.

Forest walk
Forest walk

It was wonderful to be able to enjoy this special time of year in Japan in comparative quiet: there were few people there, and it seems to be a special place for young couples. Made me feel young again.

My student was happy when I told her how much we had enjoyed ourselves, and how beautiful we had found Manganji Temple.

Japanese 日本語

ジョン

スミス英会話川西市

Smith’s School of English, Kawanishi

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  1. Derek says

    December 4, 2009 at 7:56 am

    John,

    That sounds like a very nice place! I want a nice place to go see the color change where it’s not too crowded. This sounds like the perfect place! Your photos are great as always. The colors are beautiful! Thank you very much!

    Derek
    Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi

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  2. Ken says

    December 4, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    Hi John,
    These photographs are just wonderful the colours are so vivid and diversed. While reading your post I could feel the cool fresh air and peacefulness of Manganji
    I have an affinity for the temples and shrines of Japan and regulary search out and find new ones to visit in the Tokyo area, although my favourites are without doubt Kiyomizudera in Kyoto and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima near Hiroshima, which although busy are both quite serene and to my eyes incredibly stunning.
    Ken
    Smith’s School of English Koenji

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  3. John C says

    December 4, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Derek and Ken
    Thanks for your kind comments. I am constantly surprised by the beautiful and remote temples and shrines in the mountains around my home and school. More to come.
    John

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  4. Derek says

    December 5, 2009 at 3:59 am

    John,

    You’re welcome. Great!

    Derek
    Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi

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