15 Culture Kyoto Taizo-in Temple Tomoko Kamishima one of the 46 inner temples of the huge temple complex of Myoshin-ji Zen... swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), once stayed here and practiced Zen
9 Culture Zuisen-ji Temple, Kamakura - Photos Larry Knipfing Zuisen-ji is another of Kamakura's lovely Zen temples. With its many intriguing contrasts, the temple is interesting to visit year-round.
14 Culture Fukui's Beautiful Eihei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen Zenji, Eihei-ji includes over 70 buildings, and is a training center for young monks.
Culture Kamakura Kencho-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Kencho-ji Temple was established as the first Zen-only training monastery in Japan starting in the late 1200s.
Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2026 Early Jul schools associated with Kodai-ji are on display in the car park of the Zen... For only 600 yen, you can explore the temple's beautiful garden under
11 Culture Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Carrie Jacobs Tenryu-ji temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a leading Rinzai Zen... Set meals starts at 3,000 yen.
Culture Dive Into History at Tokyo National Museum Abi Barber From Ainu to Zen, there's something for everyone