Taikō-an, Buddhist tatchū temple in Higashiyama-ku, Japan.
The Taikō-an temple features traditional Japanese architecture with sliding doors, tatami mat flooring, and carefully designed meditation spaces.
The temple structure dates back to 1346 when Buddhist monk 性海霊見 established it as part of the larger Tōfuku-ji complex in Kyoto.
Taikō-an maintains the practice of zazen meditation, offering visitors direct engagement with traditional Zen Buddhist practices and teachings.
Located at coordinates 34.9795, 135.771778, the temple opens its doors during specific hours and requires visitors to remove shoes before entering.
The temple grounds contain a collection of seasonal gardens that incorporate water features and rocks according to traditional Japanese design principles.
Location: Higashiyama-ku
Inception: 1346
Founders: 性海霊見
Part of: Tōfuku-ji
GPS coordinates: 34.97950,135.77178
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:32
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