[Hiroshima, Takehara City] [Meal Included] Chozenji Temple and History: Full Course Vegetarian Cuisine and Sutra Copying, Treasures Related to the Battle of Ishiyama with Oda Nobunaga, Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, and Welcome Drink

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• This is a half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, known as Aki's Little Kyoto. The tour will meet you at the temple. The head priest will guide you through the memorial hall, where you can see items of great historical value related to the Ishiyama Battle, a battle against Oda Nobunaga. Afterwards, you can enjoy a quiet and peaceful time while looking out at the beautiful Japanese garden. Copying sutras, a form of meditation, will clear your mind. Forget about everyday stress and refresh both body and mind. Enjoy authentic Chozenji vegetarian cuisine alongside the beautiful garden and furnishings. ~Schedule for the day~ 10:00 Meet at Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Parking available. Enjoy a welcome drink and a prayer from the head priest. Experience copying sutras and visit the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Hall with a guide. Lunch: Enjoy vegetarian cuisine while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden.
• About Chozenji Temple
• Originally located in a small village in Higashino, Takehara City, and known as Nisshozan, the temple was originally founded in Nishino, Takehara, during the Kenkyu era (1190-11999) as Ouchiyama Chozenan, a Tendai sect temple. In 1514, Genchi converted to Shinshu and renamed it Chozenji. It is said that it was later moved to its current location in 1874 due to fires and other factors. The temple preserves the flag of the Ishiyama Battle warships and the list of those killed in action at Amagasaki Fort during the same battle. This flag was hoisted on the bow of the ship during the "Ishiyama Battle" (1570-1580), a battle between Oda Nobunaga and followers of Honganji Temple. At the request of the third head priest, Ensai, the Kihata-gumi, a group of followers centered around the Fujiwara clan, organized a supply ship to support the Mori army. The light yellow, hand-woven cotton, measuring 88cm long and 66cm wide, bears the inscription, "Those who advance will go to paradise; those who retreat will go to hell." The Buddhist register reads "Among the followers of Aki Ensai of the Kihata group," and lists the 19 people who were killed in battle at Amagasaki Fort in 1577.
• Calming the mind through copying sutras
• Chozenji Temple has a beautiful garden facing the temple's kuri. The garden is designed with the motif of "heart." In spring, the weeping cherry blossoms are beautiful, and Hiroshima's mild climate is also one of its charms. The folding screens in the temple's kuri are impressive, featuring dynamic works by local calligraphers. Copying sutras surrounded by these folding screens is an exceptional experience.
• Buddhist cuisine
• Chozenji's vegetarian cuisine uses seasonal local vegetables. The dishes, made by members of the women's association, are all elegant and beautiful. The food is served on lacquered dishes and high-standing trays, making it a special experience that you don't usually get to enjoy. It has also been highly praised by guests from overseas. Please enjoy Chozenji's vegetarian cuisine, which is gentle on both body and mind.