Shōun-ji, Buddhist temple in Nakagyō-ku, Japan
The temple buildings include a main hall constructed 200 years ago, memorial halls, and paths decorated with hydrangea and maple trees.
The temple, founded in 1541 during wartime as a small sanctuary, underwent substantial renovation in 1749 with the expansion of local pottery industry.
The temple belongs to Soto Zen school, following teachings of meditation practices brought from China by master Dogen in 1227.
Memorial services take place in dedicated halls where families can keep cremains inside the building or under tombstones in the grounds.
The temple houses a Dream Kannon statue, crafted by local sculptor Rokuya Nagae, which according to beliefs transforms negative dreams into positive ones.
Location: Nakagyō Ward
Address: 京都府京都市中京区蛸薬師通大宮西入因幡町112
GPS coordinates: 35.00644,135.74811
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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