Saichō-ji, Buddhist temple in Setagaya-ku, Japan
Located in a residential area of Tokyo, Saichō-ji temple features traditional Japanese wooden architecture with a main prayer hall and a garden.
The temple draws inspiration from the teachings of monk Saichō, who established the Tendai school of Buddhism in Japan during the early 9th century.
Visitors can participate in meditation sessions within the temple grounds, following practices that originate from Chinese Tiantai Buddhist traditions.
The temple opens daily from sunrise to sunset, with special morning ceremonies held during significant dates in the Buddhist calendar.
The temple maintains a collection of ancient Buddhist texts and artifacts that document the spread of Buddhism from China to Japan.
Location: Setagaya-ku
GPS coordinates: 35.63961,139.67786
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:31
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