Kokutai-ji
📍 Toyama, Takaoka · 184 Ota, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
As Takaoka's premier Zen monastery, Kokutai-ji represents the highest expression of Buddhist discipline and practice. The rigorous training of its monks exemplifies the path to enlightenment through meditation and virtue. The temple's austere beauty supports the sacred work of spiritual transformation. This venerable institution continues to guide seekers toward profound inner realization and peace.
Benefits
zen trainingpath to enlightenmentspiritual discipline
