Chōrinjī (Nishi-no-miya)

Chorin-ji is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Nishinomiya-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. Deeply rooted in the land of Ashikaga, this venerable temple takes its name from the image of a vast, enduring forest. The precincts bring a sense of stillness and purity to all who visit. Pilgrims have come here across generations without pause, and the temple continues to serve as a spiritual refuge for the people of this land, keeping its dharma lamp burning today.