Josan-ji

Jozanji is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture. The Soto sect emphasizes zazen (seated meditation) as the foundation of practice, upholding the spirit of single-minded sitting (shikantaza). The temple grounds offer a peaceful, refreshing atmosphere where visitors can escape the noise of daily life. Long a spiritual anchor for the local community, it continues to welcome worshippers seeking family safety, academic success, and protection while traveling.