Zuien-ji

Zuien-ji temple stands among gardens featuring stone arrangements and water elements, following classical Buddhist architectural principles and natural landscaping traditions.

The temple, established in 1327 by the Buddhist priest Muso Soseki, ranks among the distinguished Kanto-jissatsu temples, representing Zen traditions in eastern Japan.

Gardens designed by Muso Soseki incorporate natural bedrock formations and water features, demonstrating Japanese garden design techniques of the medieval period.

Visitors can access the temple grounds through public transportation, taking a bus to Daitono-miya station followed by a fifteen-minute walk.

The temple gardens display seasonal changes with plum blossoms in spring, lotus flowers in summer, and red maple leaves in autumn.

Location: Shibuya-ku

Address: 東京都渋谷区千駄ヶ谷二丁目35番1号

GPS coordinates: 35.67656,139.71067

Latest update: March 19, 2025 08:50