Kezouji

Kezo-ji is a temple of the Myoshinji branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. It is renowned as the family temple of the Kira clan, the high-ranking samurai family made famous by the tale of the 47 Ronin. The temple grounds carry the quiet atmosphere of Zen practice, and the history of the Kira family is deeply inscribed within its precincts. The name Kezo-ji evokes an inexhaustible treasury of dharma blossoms, welcoming visitors in a spirit of stillness and reflection.