Jissoin

Jissoin is a Buddhist temple in Setagaya featuring traditional Japanese wooden buildings with extended rooflines, prayer halls, and meditation rooms arranged according to religious principles. The layout and architecture create distinct spaces for different spiritual activities and daily temple functions.

The temple was founded in the pre-modern era and reflects the architectural development of Buddhist structures throughout Japanese history. It has maintained its religious functions across generations, serving as a living record of this continuity.

The temple serves as a gathering place where locals come to participate in Buddhist rituals and observe seasonal ceremonies. Visitors can see how community members care for family graves on the grounds, maintaining bonds with their ancestors.

The temple is within walking distance of public transportation and easy to access from the area. Visitors need to remove their shoes before entering the sacred spaces inside the buildings.

The temple grounds were designed using traditional geomantic principles that consider natural energy patterns and influence the placement of buildings. This subtle knowledge about landscape and space is often overlooked by visitors but shapes the entire layout of the site.

Location: Setagaya-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.63984,139.64421

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08