Daisen-ji

Daisen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Machida situated on a slope with a wooden gate entrance and multiple prayer halls for ceremonies. The layout spreads across the hillside with various buildings serving different functions within the religious community.

The temple was founded in the 7th century as a center for Buddhist training and practice. Over the centuries, it developed into a significant location for priestly education and has maintained its role through continuous use and upkeep.

The temple serves as a place where locals come to pray and mark important occasions in their lives throughout the year. Its wooden structures and quiet courtyards allow visitors to experience the rhythm of daily Buddhist practice.

The temple is open to visitors during regular hours and offers areas suitable for meditation and quiet reflection. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the grounds cover a hillside with multiple pathways to explore.

The temple has special areas where mountain asceticism practices continue to be performed as they have been for centuries. This continuation of ancient training methods makes the place notable for visitors interested in experiencing active Buddhist traditions.