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Ishiyakushi-ji Temple, Kofuzan Rurikoin (高富山瑠璃光院石薬師寺)

Flow of the course

About 45 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Visit the birthplace and materials of a poet born in Ishiyakushi

About this spot

An old temple along the former Tokaido road in Ishiyakushi-cho, Suzuka City. Travelers who once passed back and forth along the Tokaido stopped here to pray for safety on the road, and the calm grounds have been kept to this day. Surrounded by greenery, it stays cool even on a summer morning, and simply walking quietly settles the mind. Telling children "people long ago walked all the way here" conveys a sense of the distances of the old highway. The visit itself is short, making it just the right scale for the first stop of the day.

Tips

Visiting is free. There are stone steps and gravel paths, so there are moments when a baby carrier moves more easily than a stroller. The grounds are a quiet place, so speak to children at the age when they want to run around before you go in. Parking spaces are limited, so please share considerately on busy days.