Zenrin-ji
📍 Fukui, Fukui · 22-21 Tokuo-cho, Fukui, Fukui
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Known since ancient times as a Zen forest temple, Zenrin-ji embodies deep meditation. The monks who practice here sit in profound stillness, their quiet as deep as a night forest. Many who visit to calm their restless minds carry eternal light within their hearts.
Benefits
Zen meditation virtueMind refinementWay cultivation