Chizen-ji
📍 Hyogo, Awaji · 436 Kusaka, Awaji City
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 an ancient temple of Awaji, this monastery has cultivated Zen philosophy for a thousand years through meditative practice. Seekers of the heart have passed through its gates, guided toward the realm of emptiness and enlightenment. Many have discovered profound truth in its contemplative silence.
Benefits
Path to enlightenmentPeace of mindAscetic attainment
