Sanda: City of Flowers, Water and Trees

A few weeks ago Shoichi and I went to Kazan-in, an ancient temple in the mountains in Sanda. It's the home of the seven lucky Jizo statues and has a spectacular view of the whole town.


A Jizo statue wearing a knitted red cap. Jizo is the protector of children.


Sunset over Sanda as seen from Kazan-in.


Statues of the Seven Lucky Jizo.


A lovely full moon over the mountains.

N.B. Post title is Sanda's new slogan, title of this blog is Sanda's old slogan