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Zuisenji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Inuyama with several wooden structures including a main prayer hall, a pagoda, and smaller shrines spread across its spacious grounds. The buildings are connected by pathways that wind through gardens and natural areas reflecting traditional Japanese design.

The temple was founded during the Kamakura period between 1185 and 1333, marking the beginning of centuries of Buddhist practice at this site. Over time it underwent various restorations that shaped its current appearance and structure.

The temple follows the Jodo sect of Buddhism, where practitioners chant the Nembutsu as part of their daily spiritual routine. Visitors can observe monks going about their work on the grounds and sense how this practice shapes life here.

The temple is open daily and can be visited without paying an entrance fee, allowing you to freely explore the buildings and gardens. The pathways are easy to walk and the entire site is manageable to visit in a few hours.

The temple site connects its religious structures through carefully designed gardens and natural landscapes that show how Japanese Zen principles are integrated into the physical space. Visitors often find this landscape connection between buildings surprisingly soothing and inviting to linger in.