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Hi! I'm a Japanese woman from Osaka, Japan. This blog is mainly about the introduction of places, events, and various stuff in southern part of Osaka City, Osaka, Kansai, and Japan

by berry-raspberry

Seiganji Temple near Maibara Station has a beautiful Zen Garden

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Seiganji Temple’s Kannon Statue dates back to 14th century. The temple “Seiganji” started in the middle of 17th century.

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This temple is famous for its Zen Garden. Other Zen Garden like Ryoanji in Kyoto, or Nanshuji in Sakai City uses shingle instead of water. On the other hand, this Seiganji uses moss instead of water.

The garden which doesn’t use water is called “Karesansui”.
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Very quiet.
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I think Karesansui of Zen Temples makes people very serene and spiritual.

When there are few people around, you will feel more serine and spiritual.

It was extremely hot in this day, but it was not so hot in this temple.
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Admission is 300 yen.

They offer “Shojin Ryori”, a meal without animal and fish meat, or a Buddhist monk’s vegetarian meal for 1,400 yen (admission is included. To have Shojin Ryori, you have to make a reservation in Japanese by the day before you visit. Phone Number is 0749-52-0463.

Seiganji Temple is about five minute walk from Maibara Station. (JR Tokai, JR Hokuriku, JR Tokaido Shinkansen, Ohimi Line). If you travel Japan with JR Pass which is available to purchase outside of Japan, I think it’s a good place to stop by whether you have meal or not.


by berry-raspberry | 2010-08-21 17:41 | Shiga