Jōzen-ji, Buddhist temple in Hyūga, Japan
Jōzen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Hyūga featuring a main hall, traditional Japanese gardens, and religious statuary arranged across the grounds. The complex displays multiple structures and pathways typical of how such temples are physically organized.
The temple was founded in 1393 and relocated to its present site in 1598. This move occurred during a period of significant political transformation in Japan.
The temple serves as a place where visitors observe monks conducting prayers and witness how Buddhist practice shapes daily rituals on the grounds. The worship spaces reflect a spiritual approach to life that remains visible in every corner.
The temple can be reached by bus from Hyūga Station and is open to visitors from morning until early afternoon. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds include multiple paths and some elevation changes.
The grounds house a collection of ancient Buddhist texts stored in specialized rotating bookshelves dating to the early 17th century. These ingeniously designed shelves allowed monks to preserve numerous volumes in a confined space.
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