Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Hantaji Temple - Hantaji -Temple of Great Wealth is located on a hill with a view of Matsuyama Castle and the Seto Inland Se

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Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Hantaji Temple - Hantaji -Temple of Great Wealth is located on a hill with a view of Matsuyama Castle and the Seto Inland Sea in the distance. It is known as the “temple of the universal” and contains a statue of Nagara the medicinal priest. Hantaji also has a protective diety which is said to help with examinations, as well as marital harmony and warding off misfortune. Hanta-ji is temple number 50 of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage Trail which is traditionally completed on foot taking up some 40 days to complete as the full course is approximately 1200 km.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, JAPAN
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
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