Saihō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kōriyama, Japan
The garden at Saihō-ji features 120 distinct moss species spread across the temple grounds, creating natural green patterns throughout the landscape.
Established in the 600s by the Hata clan as a Hosso Sect temple, Saihō-ji underwent transformations through centuries under different Buddhist schools.
During temple visits, participants engage in sutra copying workshops where they practice writing Japanese characters as part of Buddhist meditation practices.
Visitors need to make reservations through the online booking system, with admission fees of 4,000 yen per person and strict arrival time requirements.
The temple garden contains a pond shaped like the Chinese character for kokoro, with three islands representing Sunrise, Sunset, and Mist.
Location: Kōriyama
Address: 福島県郡山市日和田町日和田138
GPS coordinates: 37.44903,140.38972
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:06
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