D. T. Suzuki Museum

The D. T. Suzuki Museum consists of three connected pavilions arranged around a shallow reflecting pool, built with clean lines and minimal forms. The pool mirrors the surrounding structures and trees, forming a central focus for the entire site.

The city opened the institution in 2011 to honor a scholar who lived between 1870 and 1966 and wrote over one hundred books. His work helped introduce Buddhist teachings to audiences outside Asia.

The building honors a thinker from Kanazawa who translated Buddhist ideas into English and made them accessible to readers far from Japan. Visitors today can walk through silent rooms and experience how architecture and still water create a space for quiet thought.

The grounds sit near Kenrokuen Garden and open Tuesday through Sunday between 09:30 and 16:30. A combined ticket covering several cultural sites in the city is available.

A large opening in one building frames the pool like a picture and directs the eye toward the surface of the water. A small concrete structure stands in the rear section among low plants and stones.

Location: Hondamachi

Inception: October 18, 2011

Architects: Yoshio Taniguchi

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-16:30

Phone: 0762218011

Website: https://kanazawa-museum.jp/daisetz/english

GPS coordinates: 36.55772,136.66137

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28