Soenji
📍 Kanagawa, Hiratsuka · 322 Toyoda Komine, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Soenji is a serene Soto Zen temple that has been rooted in this land for a long time. Surrounded by lush nature, it offers a space that heals the hearts of visitors. The precincts, while having a solemn atmosphere, are adorned with beautiful flowers and plants that change with the seasons, offering new discoveries with each visit. Soenji wishes to be a place of spiritual support not only for those who offer quiet prayers but also for those who wish for peace in their daily lives and further development. The warm hospitality rooted in the community is also one of this temple's charms.
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