Basic Info.

Kouunji Temple’s history dates back to 1776. In 1991, it moved to its current location in a quiet residential area of Setagaya. It is a temple of the Sotoshu (Soto Zen School). Every Saturday evening, they offer a Zazen (Zen sitting meditation) session.

Spot Info.

・Name: Kouunji Temple

・Travel time (approx.): Closest station – 7min. from Odakyu Line Soshigaya-Okura Station
45min. from JR Tokyo Station, 30min. from JR Shinjuku Station

  • Schedule: Events
    Saturday Zazen – every Saturday, 7PM – 9PM
    Sunday Morning Zazen – every 1st Sunday of the month
    * Participation fee: 400
    There is no guarantee an English speaking person will be there to attend you. Please ask beforehand.

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English-Koun-ji

http://kouunjizazenkai.web.fc2.com/engindex.htm

日本語-耕雲寺

http://kouunji.or.jp/zen/zen.html

Area Info.

日本語のみ-世田谷全区観光マップ　http://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/miryoku/