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One Hundred Scenes of Kobe

Hide Kawanishi’s “ Kobe Hyakkei ”

89. SUMA-DERA (SUMA TEMPLE)

  • 1961
  • The right image is the photo of the current same spot photo by Takayuki Kita (2009)

The headquarters of the School of the Shingon Sect, this temple is mentioned in the famous "Tales of Genji" as the residence of Hikaru. Over one thousand cherry trees in bloom attract crowds of people here in the spring. The temple was built in 886 AD.

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