Chinzeizan Zuiganji

📍 Saga, Saga · 908 Mateki, Kanasaki, Kanasaki, Kanzaki

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Chinzeizan Zuiganji in Kanzaki City is a historic Zen temple bearing "Chinzei" in its name. As an important Zen temple in Kyushu, it has a history of playing a significant role, and is known as a place well-suited for practice in a quiet mountain environment. As a temple that cherishes Zen teachings, it receives visitors seeking peace of mind and those who practice seated meditation. The grounds, nestled on a mountainside, are rich in nature where one can calm the mind while feeling the passage of the seasons. It is one of Kyushu's renowned temples where Zen spirit lives on.

Benefits

mind and body cultivationspiritual unitywarding off misfortunefulfillment of wishesacademic successhousehold safety

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