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About Saishōin Temple Five Storied Pagoda
Five tiers of roof stack about 30m high at the Saishōin Temple Five Storied Pagoda (Saishōin Gojūnotō). This wooden Buddhist tower in the old castle town of Hirosaki is quite eye catching with its bright red paint job. It was finished in 1667 to honour everyone killed in the wars that united the Tsugaru region, friend and foe alike. Amazingly it was built without using a single nail. The centre post running up through the tower is a single giant cedar trunk. It sits tucked away in a corner of the grounds, a step below the rest of the temple yard and surrounded by tree giving it a very peaceful feel. The neighbouring Yasaka Shrine is a good spot for a wider view of the tower. In the middle of the grounds, a timber bell tower makes a great addition to your composition to highlight the height of the pagoda. The maples around the pagoda turn rich shades of red in autumn, and cherry trees bloom around the grounds in spring. Winter brings crisp white snow to all five roofs. Making this the ideal spot to return to in each season for completely different shooting experiences. The grounds are free to wander most of the year, but a fee applies during the city's main festivals. (Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan)
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