Zuiō-ji, Buddhist temple in Niihama, Japan.
The Zuiō-ji temple compound includes a two-story bell gate, drum gate, and corridors leading to monastery buildings surrounding a raked gravel courtyard.
Established in 1448 during the expansion of Buddhist practices in Japan, Zuiō-ji maintains structures from the mid-1800s at the foot of Shikoku Mountains.
The temple belongs to the Sōtō Zen Buddhist sect, where trainee monks practice traditional alms-seeking exercises through the city streets during winter.
Located at 8-1 Yamanechō in Niihama, the temple offers regular meditation sessions and maintains open visiting hours for both practitioners and visitors.
An 800-year-old ginkgo tree stands within the temple grounds, accompanied by a specialized rotating cabinet designed for preserving Buddhist sutras.
Location: Niihama
Inception: 1448
GPS coordinates: 33.91947,133.30174
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:46
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