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Taizō-in

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Taizō-in is a historic Rinzai temple with important cultural properties and beautiful gardens.

Taizō-in
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What it is

  • A Rinzai sect temple, founded in 1404.
  • A sub-temple of Myōshin-ji temple.
  • Dedicated to Zen Master Muin Sōin.
  • Rebuilt in 1597 by Kinen Zen'yu.

What to see

  • Main image: statue of Zen Master Muin Sōin.
  • National treasure: 'Hyōnen-zu' painting.
  • Hōjō (main hall) is an Important Cultural Property.
  • Entrance is an Important Cultural Property.
  • 'Motonobu no Niwa' garden is a National Historic Site.
  • 'Yoko-en' garden, created by Kinsaku Nakane.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Taizō-in Open in Google Maps

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