Shōjō-ji, Buddhist temple in Koga, Japan
The wooden temple structures of Shōjō-ji include meditation halls and ceremonial spaces where Buddhist practices take place throughout the year.
The temple complex developed over centuries as a center of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, maintaining its spiritual role in the Koga community.
Regular meditation sessions at Shōjō-ji offer visitors and practitioners an opportunity to experience traditional Zen Buddhist practices under guidance of resident monks.
The temple welcomes visitors during daylight hours, with dedicated spaces for prayer and meditation, following standard Buddhist temple etiquette guidelines.
Within the temple grounds, traditional ceremonies combine with daily routines of resident monks who maintain ancient Buddhist traditions in modern Japan.
Location: Koga
Address: 茨城県古河市下大野1570
GPS coordinates: 36.18609,139.76231
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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