Hiroshima » Fukuyama, Tomonoura
The entire temple grounds are a museum of Zen and gardens, with a 17th century hall, a restored tea house of Sen no Rikyu, a temple office designed with pine trees symbolic of the Seto Inland Sea, and an atmospheric Zen garden within.
The art pavilion “Ko-niwa” is a boat-shaped building wrapped in wood.
From a collection of 1,500 Zen calligraphies and paintings, about 30 pieces are displayed in various halls on the grounds at any given time.
The Hakuin Collection, consisting of approximately 200 Zen paintings and calligraphic works, can be viewed throughout the year in the permanent exhibition hall “Shogon-do,” which changes exhibits as needed.
The International Zen Dojo also offers day-trip and overnight Zen experiences, making it an easy way to experience Zen.
9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Unscheduled holidays
Adults 1,500 yen
University and high school students 1,000 yen
Junior high school and elementary school students: 500 yen
Free for children under elementary school age
Take the Tomotetsu Bus Shinkawa Line from the south exit of JR Fukuyama Station, get off at Tenjinyama and walk 15 minutes.
25 minutes by car from the south exit of JR Fukuyama Station