Fumonji

Fumonji Temple stands among pine trees at coordinates 39° 01′ 34″ N, 141° 39′ 25″ E, featuring traditional Japanese architectural elements and designated cultural heritage structures.

The temple, established over five centuries ago, belongs to the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism and contains three buildings recognized as Iwate Prefecture cultural heritage sites.

The temple initiated the '500 Rakans' project where participants hand-carve statues each summer to commemorate those lost in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

Visitors can participate in zazen meditation sessions led by Buddhist monk Koyo Kumagai while learning about Japanese philosophy and traditional practices.

A three-hundred-year-old crepe-myrtle tree grows on the temple grounds, standing as a living witness to centuries of local history and spiritual practice.

Location: Rikuzentakata

Website: https://fumonji-iwate.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.02611,141.65694

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04