Saioku-ji, Buddhist temple in Suruga-ku, Japan.
The temple sits among tall bamboo groves and features a traditional main hall that overlooks a meticulously maintained Japanese garden with mountain views.
Imagawa Ujichika established Saioku-ji in 1504 on the site of poet Socho's hermitage, and the temple later received support from the Tokugawa shogunate.
The temple garden incorporates design elements from Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto and includes a dedicated stone where poet Socho composed his works while observing the moon.
Visitors can reach Saioku-ji by taking a Shizutetsu bus from Shizuoka Station to the Togepposaioku stop, followed by a ten-minute walk.
The Japanese government designated both the temple gardens and grounds as a National Historic Site and National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1936.
Location: Suruga-ku
Inception: 1504
GPS coordinates: 34.95542,138.34158
Latest update: March 25, 2025 03:26
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