Gotanjō-ji, Buddhist temple in Echizen, Japan
Located in a mountain valley in Shōda-chō, Gotanjō-ji serves as a specialized training center where Buddhist monks practice daily meditation and rituals.
The temple was established in 1948 with a small hall at Mount Hanzan, marking the birthplace of Keizan Jōkin, the founder of Sōjiji, a major Sōtō Zen temple.
The temple offers weekly Sunday Zen meditation sessions, followed by tea gatherings where visitors can interact with monks and participate in yoga or sign language classes.
The temple provides parking for 50 vehicles, including tour buses, and is accessible within 10 minutes by car from Takefu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Known as the Cat Temple, Gotanjō-ji houses approximately 30 rescued cats, with feeding times at 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM when visitors can observe these feline residents.
Location: Echizen
Address: 福井県越前市庄田町32
GPS coordinates: 35.88717,136.20839
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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