Tainei-ji

Tainei-ji is a temple of the Soto Zen sect located in Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. Nestled amid the rich natural surroundings of Minakami, the temple has served as a place of quiet Zen practice based on the teachings of the Soto school. Visitors come to pray in stillness beneath the green hills, calming their minds as they offer their wishes. Many come seeking the fulfillment of personal wishes and academic success, finding in the temple's secluded, retreat-like atmosphere a peaceful respite from daily life.