Temple at Tokyo-Daibutsu Jyorenji

Temple at Tokyo-Daibutsu Jyorenji
Originally uploaded by Bob Clubbs.

The temples are absolutely magnificent. It's easy to understand why a few in my group (ahem, Tim and Pam) have become what I call "temple junkies." There is a really cool thing that you can do which is buy a temple book that is then signed in calligraphy by priests or monks at each temple. Each temple has its own unique design, and the design is also personalized with the date and something about you. I did buy a "one-sheet" version of this at the temple today, just because it was such a great experience.

After visiting deep inside this temple, we were invited to have tea and cookies in one of the rooms on the tatami mats (no shoes, please). The room has a gorgeous view, as you can see on the flickr site.