Shinzen-in

Shinzen-in is a Buddhist temple in Tarui featuring a traditional garden with stone pathways, open areas for sitting, and plants arranged in thoughtful patterns throughout the grounds. The layout connects different sections that serve distinct purposes for both daily practice and visitor activities.

The temple was established during the Edo period and retains its original architecture from that era. It has served the local community as a spiritual center for hundreds of years.

The temple reflects how Buddhist practice is woven into daily life, with spaces that feel designed for inner focus. You can observe how visitors and monks move through the grounds and how natural elements support spiritual activity.

The grounds are open during daylight hours and can be explored at your own pace or with a guide. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since you will spend time outdoors walking on stone pathways and over uneven terrain.

The temple works with local gardeners and botanists to preserve traditional Japanese plant species found in the region. This partnership makes it an important place for learning about native plant knowledge that might otherwise be forgotten.