Ekō-House of Japanese Culture, Japanese cultural center in Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany
Ekō-House is a Japanese cultural center in Düsseldorf with a Buddhist temple, traditional gardens, and several interconnected buildings. The facility includes a tea room, exhibition galleries, and seminar spaces designed for both practice and learning.
The center opened in 1993 through the support of Yehan Numata, a businessman dedicated to spreading Buddhist understanding. This founding reflected a broader effort to build bridges between Japanese and European cultures.
The spaces host regular practice of traditional Japanese arts, where visitors encounter calligraphy, ink painting, and flower arrangement being taught and performed. These practices show how such artistic forms remain active and alive within this community.
The facility opens Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, so visitors should plan their timing accordingly. Reservations in advance are recommended if you want guided access to the interior spaces.
The center maintains a Buddhist library holding materials in around 46 languages, making it an unusually comprehensive resource. This collection reflects an uncommon commitment to serving readers across many linguistic backgrounds.
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