
At the entrance of Narai-juku are these notice boards called “kosatsuba”. They list the regulations from the shogunate to the villagers and can be found in all the post towns.


Chosenji Temple was built in 1366 and there is a famous ceiling painting of a 20 meter long and 3.5 meter wide dragon dating from the Meiji era said to protect the monks of the temple. It is also called the “roaring dragon” because of the sound that echoed through the temple whenever someone clapped their hands.

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It’s gorgeous and so peaceful looking. Thank you for sharing, makes me want to visit now.
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