Experiencing Japanese Culture at temples and shrines, No. 1: Zazen (Zen sitting meditation): Shinagawa – Kirigaya-ji Temple
Basic Info.
Kirigaya-ji Temple was originally constructed in 1684, and moved to its current location in 1955. It is a temple of the Sotoshu (Soto Zen School). They offer Zazen (Zen sitting meditaion) sessions on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Through the temple master many international exchanges, the zazen sessions are attended by people from all over the world. They also offer an overnight Sesshin (intensive Zazen) at the branch in Fuji.
Spot Info.
・Name: Kirigayaji Temple
・Travel time (approx.): Closest station – 10min. from Tokyu Meguro Line Fudo-mae Station
35min. from JR Tokyo Station, 35min. from JR Shinjuku Station
- Schedule: Events
Zazen session – every 3rd Saturday of the month (dates are subject to change), 6PM – 9PM
Participation fee: 300
<Details>
English-Kirigaya-ji
http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/eng/temples/foreigner/2-400.html
日本語-桐ヶ谷寺
http://www.sotozen-net.or.jp/zazenlist-fo/kirigaya-ji
Area Info.
日本語・English-しながわ観光協会・Shinagawa Tourism Association http://www.sinakan.jp/
