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Shozen-ji, Buddhist temple in Saijō, Japan

Shozen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Saijo featuring traditional Japanese architecture with a distinctive bell tower gate and multiple halls arranged around central spaces. The grounds include areas for meditation, prayer, and daily practice set within the temple's larger layout.

The temple was established as a spiritual center and grew to become an important place for Buddhist practice in the region. Over time, it developed connections with other monastic communities while maintaining its role as a center for local religious life.

The temple serves as a living center where people gather daily to practice meditation and study Buddhist teachings passed down through generations. This active spiritual life is visible in the quiet focus of practitioners in the halls and gardens.

The temple is accessible by public transportation and located centrally in Saijo for easy arrival and navigation. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and move quietly to maintain the peaceful atmosphere that practitioners depend on.

The temple maintains surprising connections to Zen institutions in Hawaii, showing how Buddhist practice has spread across the Pacific to the West. This international bridge makes it an uncommon example of modern exchange between Eastern and Western spiritual communities.

Location: Saijo

GPS coordinates: 33.90236,133.05556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42

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