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Zazen Meditation (Tōshun-ji Temple)

Zazen Meditation (Tōshun-ji Temple)

Event Overview

Tōshun-ji Temple is the family temple of Mōri Motonari and also played a key role during the Meiji Restoration as a base for the Kiheitai militia and a temporary residence for Mōri Takachika. On guided tours led by the head priest, visitors can see the temple’s historic features, including the Important Cultural Property-designated main gate and Kannon Hall, as well as the grave of Kaoru Inoue and sword marks left by the Kiheitai. Zazen (seated meditation) experiences are also available.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Tōshunji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 5-27 Mizukami-cho, Yamaguchi
  • Phone Number:   
  • 083-922-1028
  • Parking Number:   
30 cars

Event Period

  • 2025-01-01 00:00 ~ 2025-12-31 00:00
Duration time 1 hour
How to make an appointment by phone, email
Up to 3 days before the application deadline

Price

500 yen

Event Category

Experience events

Other Info

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Tōshun-ji Temple is the family temple of Mōri Motonari and also played a key role during the Meiji Restoration as a base for the Kiheitai militia and a temporary residence for Mōri Takachika. On guided tours led by the head priest, visitors can see the temple’s historic features, including the Important Cultural Property-designated main gate and Kannon Hall, as well as the grave of Kaoru Inoue and sword marks left by the Kiheitai. Zazen (seated meditation) experiences are also available.

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