Soji-ji Temple
Soji-ji is the main temple of the Soto sect and one of the largest temples in the Kanto region. Originally located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, it was relocated to Tsurumi in 1911, and contains vast grounds featuring architectural complexes, including the Daseido. Visitors may explore the grounds freely, with the halls of the temple also open to visitors under the supervision of monks. *A 1-hour round-trip course. ※ The experience contains a Zen meditation session in English and vegetarian food tasting. Places for viewing the auditorium on the temple grounds may be restricted due to infectious disease control measures.
Soji-ji Temple in the morning
A temple located in Tsurumigaoka, a scenic place with views of the sacred Mt. Fuji. Open-to-all Zen meditation sessions are held every month on designated days and instruction is available in English on certain days.
Essential Information
Check the official website for the latest information.
| Admission hours |
9:00–17:00 |
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| Duration |
1h |
| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission fees |
Entrance fee: 400 yen per person, 350 yen for groups of 30 or more. All halls are closed. |
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| Online Reviews | TripAdvisor |
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