Morin-ji Temple
茂林寺
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An ancient Japanese temple in Tatebayashi-shi, famous for the Bunbuku Chagama folktale involving a shapeshifting raccoon dog and a teakettle.

📜 Ancient temple in Tatebayashi-shi, famous for the Bunbuku Chagama folktale.
🔍 Known for its numerous raccoon dog (tanuki) statues and a treasury-museum.

Why Go

🦊 Explore unique raccoon dog-themed decorations
🏺 See the legendary Bunbuku Chagama teakettle
🚶 Easy access from public transport
📖 Learn about Japanese folklore

Tips

🗣️ Free guided tours available, reservations required.
👘 Raccoon dog statues' costumes change seasonally.

Cost

💰 Treasury-museum: Adults 300 yen, Children 150 yen.

Hours

🕒 Treasury-museum: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Thursdays.

🅿️ Access

10 minutes on foot from Morinji-mae Station (Tobu-Isesaki Line).

Last updated 4 days ago

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