Ungan Zenji

Ungan Zenji is an ancient Rinzai Zen temple located in Matsuo-machi Hirayama, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City. According to tradition, it was founded during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period and has a long history as a Zen training monastery in a serene mountain environment. As the name 'Ungan' suggests, it is situated in a misty rocky mountain and has served as a place of practice united with nature, where many monks have accumulated their training. People seeking peace of mind and enlightenment through Zen teachings visit, and it is cherished as a place where one can calm the spirit in its quiet grounds.