Anzen-ji, Buddhist temple in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Anzen-ji features traditional wooden architecture with multiple halls arranged around gardens that follow Zen design principles.
Emperor Kameyama established this temple in 1291 during the Kamakura period, marking a significant expansion of Buddhism in the region.
The temple maintains daily Rinzai Zen meditation sessions where practitioners focus on achieving spiritual enlightenment through disciplined sitting.
Visitors can reach the temple via local bus services from Niigata Station, with dedicated parking spaces available for those arriving by car.
The temple structures underwent multiple reconstructions after fires, with each rebuilding incorporating elements from different historical periods.
Location: Niigata Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 37.46692,138.84911
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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