The Autumn Leaves #2

Today I'm going to write a continuation of my last post about my trip to Shizuoka. I went to Shuzenji Temple in Shizuoka prefecture. Shuzenji Temple is one of Japan's famous sightseeing places. It has a long history on the Izu peninsula. 

One of the best 100 hot springs in Japan, Shuzenji-Onsen is in this place. It has historical buildings and a tasteful atmosphere. Nearby are towns that resemble Kyoto. The Katsura River flows in the central hot springs area. Along the riverside, there are many hot springs, hotels and restaurants.

After a few minutes walk from this famous place, you can see and walk through a bamboo forest street. 

It was a really tasteful street and so it was such a fine autumn day I when went there. It seemed more beautiful than any other day. And also I went to Shuzenji Temple. There were so many autumn leaves here, it was so dazzling. 

The hot springs here are historical. One of them was created by Kobo Daishi for sick people. There is a famous Ashiyu foot bus, called Tokko-no-Yu. 

This bath is located on a riverside of the Katsura River. I bathed in this hot spring, but I think it wasn't any different than other hot springs. I didn't feel a special power.

All of this trip was amazing. And also I was glad to see so many beautiful scenes and autumn leaves. It was a nice experience for me.  I want to go to Kyoto Prefecture someday, because I have never been to Kyoto. I love tasteful places. Of course I like Kamakura among nearby places. Traveling further is expensive, but traveling somewhere is worth it for my life.

If you have an opportunity to go to this place, bathing in all seasons is ok. But if you want to go sightseeing around this place, I think you should go in autumn or spring which are the best seasons. Of course, bathing should be included in your plan.

Thank you for reading!!!

Shuzenji Temple

964 Shuzenji, Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture 

〒410-2416

0558-72-0053

http://shuzenji-temple.com/english.html