Zuiganji Temple
4.2 (53)
3-chōme-18 Higashiyamatechō, Tokushima, 770-0906, Japan
Zuigan-ji (temple) is nestled at the foot of Mt. Bizan and is a symbol of the City of Tokushima. Zuigan-ji was founded in 1614, and it belongs to the Rinzai School. The garden in the premises makes good use of the slope of Mt. Bizan and recreates the natural beauty of the mountain and water. This picturesque garden appeals to visitors. In addition, the temple has a Kirishitan Toro (Christian lantern) that was made about 200 years ago when Christianity was prohibited in Japan.
Duration: 00h20min
+81 88-652-5968
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review(s)
53 review(s)
Simon Formanowski 5 months ago
Zuiganjiteien in Tokushima is an impressive Buddhist temple that, despite its manageable size, exudes a profound sense of calm. Unfortunately, during our visit the garden was not accessible as it was ravaged by a wild boar. Nevertheless, the grounds were very well maintained and offered a pleasant retreat. It's a place you should see when you're in Tokushima, even if the visit doesn't last too long. Please note the opening times, as the main temple closes at 4 p.m. Overall, this spiritual retreat deserves four stars.
T WATAZAWA a year ago
During the cherry blossom season, I was walking around town and was drawn to the beautiful cherry blossoms and approached them. The bamboo grove in the tea room near the entrance of the large temple grounds was beautiful. I couldn't go inside, so I took a photo from the gap. There is a garden in the back, and although it doesn't seem to be open to the public, I caught a glimpse of a pre-wedding photoshoot being taken there. It looks like a carefully maintained garden.
white pearl 2 years ago
It is a temple with a very quiet and calm atmosphere. There is also a garden, but it is currently prohibited to view because Mr. Inosin is destroying it. You can stroll freely.
藤原広泰 4 years ago
Located at the foot of Mt. Bizan, it is a temple of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect. It was built in 1641 as the family temple of Yoshihide, the younger brother of Shichin Hachisuka, the first lord of the Tokushima domain. This is a strolling garden with a pond built in the early Edo period, and the structure cleverly utilizes the slope at the foot of the mountain.
おののいも子 5 years ago
It was listed in the guidebook, so I went there. I think it's in a fairly upscale residential area. It was a Saturday afternoon, but although there were a few cars parked, there weren't many people around. I was looking for that place because it was famous for its garden, but as of January 2019, it looked like the one in the third photo. . . The gate to the garden was closed, so the second photo was taken from there. The temple bell was also magnificent. As you can see in the first photo, the moss on the premises is very deep and you can see a beautiful landscape. I would like to go there once the garden has settled down. (I couldn't attach all the photos, so when I added them later, they were in random order)