Japan Travel / Very very deep deep moss ruins ! / Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

Wouldn’t you like to experience the profound tranquility unique to Japan?
This time we will travel to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, a moss site of deep, deep green beauty!
The serenity of the green landscape and gray history is a must-see!

■Location : Kyoto – Fukui – Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
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■Chapters
00:00 Opening
00:25 Departing from Kyoto
01:16 Transfer at Fukuyama
01:45 Stopover at Kobunato Station
02:54 From Katsuyama Station to Heisenji
03:40 Walking in Heisenji precincts
07:29 Three Histories
10:12 What is the attraction of Heisenji?
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■Map
Kobunato Station : https://maps.app.goo.gl/B8qu6egneFGX1sMx8
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine : https://maps.app.goo.gl/GAhHY98tiyrMv5t97

■information
〇Bus timetable from Katsuyama Station to Heisenji
https://www.city.katsuyama.fukui.jp/site/koukyou-koutsu/704.html#heisenji
〇Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
https://enjoy.pref.fukui.lg.jp/en/spot/spot-18/
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6608.html

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A mysterious world of deep, deep green. There are moss ruins, a rarity in Japan. The serenity of the green landscape and gray history is a must-see! I’m in Kyoto now. September, when the severity of summer eases a bit. I am now going to travel to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine in Fukui Prefecture!

I would like to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse myself in a beautiful world of tranquility. From Kyoto to Fukui, take the limited express Thunderbird. 80 minutes to Fukui Station. Arrive at Fukui Station. Transfer to “Echizen Railway” at Fukui Station. Be careful, the transfer time is only 20 minutes.

50 minutes to Katsuyama Station. The weather is nice, so we’ll stop on the way. The recommended station is Kobunato Station. Beautiful tranquil scenery of the Kuzuryu River. It is the blessing of water from the Hakusan mountain range. Deep breath. Peaceful and luxurious! I spent an hour or so relaxing.

Riding the Echizen Railway again. Aiming at Katsuyama Station. Arrive at Katsuyama Station. Take a bus or cab to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. Be careful, buses are infrequent. I took a cab to the hotel and checked in. I then decided to walk to Heisenji. While looking at the rice growing yellow,

Heading to the entrance of the approach road. Arrival at the entrance to the approach road. Heisenji Hakusan Shrine is on a small mountain. The approach to the temple continues uphill for a while. Cedar trees over 100 years old stand in a row. Mountain road for a while. Good exercise.

The old approach is a stone-paved road. The monks of the time carried the stones one by one and laid them out. If you take a bus, you’ll pass right through. If you have time and energy to spare, by all means, go on foot. The more time you spend, the calmer you will feel.

Shojinzaka First torii gate It was under renovation on this day. Purify both hands with hand water. Mossy paths surrounded by large cedar trees continue. Walking slowly along a quiet road. Gradually, your mind will become calmer. Mitarai Pond Mysterious pond formed from spring water. The clear water is soothing. Second torii gate

After passing through the second torii gate, Arrival at the hall of worship. The hall is the symbol of Heisenji. A hall of worship is a place where ceremonies and worship services are held. It’s no longer in use. The main shrine is located behind the hall of worship.

The main shrine is a place to worship the gods. To learn more about Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, Let me tell you three histories. Like many countries around the world, nature worship is a common practice in Japan. The sun, mountains, oceans, rivers, large trees, wind, rain, water, even animals,

Various things are worshipped as places where God dwells. Since ancient times, Mt. Hakusan has been worshipped as a symbol of bringing blessings. Heisenji develops as a trailhead for the Hakusan pilgrimage. The time is the 8th century, about the same time as the beginning of Mont Saint-Michel. The turning point in history.

Heisenji begins to attract many monks. Developed into one of the most religious cities in Japan over its 800-year history. Eventually, they became influential in political and military affairs. Religious organizations that have grown huge are gradually becoming more armed.

It reached its peak in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), and the number of priests and soldiers reached 8,000. They also participated in the great battles that moved the history of Japan. Although Heisenji has passed through numerous wars and battles, In 1574 the shrine was attacked by the Honganji faction of the Rebellion.

Heisenji was burned down and left in ruins. Rise and fall that took place over a long period of time. There is no trace of the glamorous days. Excavations that began in 1989 are still ongoing, though, Only a small portion of Heisenji has been elucidated.

Almost untouched except for a few buildings such as the hall of worship. Beneath the ground lies the city as it was when it perished. Knowledge can change the landscape. The Japanese Aesthetic Sense of “Yugen” Imagine not only the beauty you see, but also the story hidden behind it.

Imagining it makes its beauty stand out even more. The idea of perceiving profound beauty, that is “Yugen” The beauty of the moss at Heisenji Shrine and the stories behind it. Blessings of Hakusan, faith, prosperity, strife, and destruction. A beautiful, heavy silence and tension created by the tense, historically-scented air.

That is the unique charm of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. It is a deep, deep green sensation that can be experienced only at Heisenji ! A view you will never forget is spread out there. On this channel, we will be sharing “Travel in search of calm time.” Come visit us again!