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Monzen Sojiji Temple
總持寺祖院Ishikawa · Chubu
Monzen Sojiji Temple is the head temple of the Soto Zen sect, surrounded by a serene cedar grove that houses 70 sub-temples. This tranquil site offers a glimpse into Zen Buddhist practices and architecture, making it a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking spiritual solace. Heavily damaged in the January 2024 Noto earthquake, the temple reopened to visitors in April 2025, but restoration is ongoing and parts of the grounds remain fenced off.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Autumn for the beautiful foliage
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 1,009 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Wajima Sojiji Soin, adult 500, students 400/200
- Website
- noto-soin.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~4h 43m by car
Tags
Zen BuddhismhistorySpiritual Retreat
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