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Experience a new world - the world of Zen
Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum is a novel facility designed precisely to introduce the otherwise hidden, hard-to-experience Zen to the world.
A total of seven Zen experiences
See. Walk. Rest. Meditate.
Please enjoy the seven Zen experiences at your leisure, whilst listening to our audio guide (available in Japanese, English, Chinese)
Kohtei
Kohtei is the art pavilion built on the grounds of Shinshoji Zen Temple. With a total length of 46 meters the foundation of the impressive Kohtei is laid out in stone and gravel, with a massive ship-shaped pavilion on top, creating a floating illusion. What awaits you inside is a fusion of contemporary art with the traditional Zen - a truly unique collaboration.
Please enjoy the seven Zen experiences at your leisure, whilst listening to our audio guide (available in Japanese, English, Chinese)
Kohtei
Kohtei is the art pavilion built on the grounds of Shinshoji Zen Temple. With a total length of 46 meters the foundation of the impressive Kohtei is laid out in stone and gravel, with a massive ship-shaped pavilion on top, creating a floating illusion. What awaits you inside is a fusion of contemporary art with the traditional Zen - a truly unique collaboration.
Photo : Nobutada OMOTE｜SANDWICH
Exhibit dedicated to Hakuin Ekaku with over 200 items
Zen paintings
The exhibit features countless texts and paintings by Hakuin Ekaku, whose goal was to spread the Zen Buddhist teachings. Out of the 200+ items there are 30-40 items rotating on display.
The exhibit features countless texts and paintings by Hakuin Ekaku, whose goal was to spread the Zen Buddhist teachings. Out of the 200+ items there are 30-40 items rotating on display.
Zazen, Sutra tracing
Try your hand at techniques designed to rid you of your worldly thoughts.
Zazen
The seated meditation focuses on controlling your breathing and with that, your heart and mind. An empty heart, devoid of worldly desires and worries is truly at peace.
Zazen
The seated meditation focuses on controlling your breathing and with that, your heart and mind. An empty heart, devoid of worldly desires and worries is truly at peace.
Sutra tracingSutra tracing
By focusing solely on copying the Sutras you let go of the chaos and turmoil that plague your mind on a daily basis.
By focusing solely on copying the Sutras you let go of the chaos and turmoil that plague your mind on a daily basis.
Bath
In Zen, your every action of your daily routine is a part of your training. By purifying yourself you rid both your body and mind of any impurities.
*Reservation only private bath (change every hour)
Cypress bath
*Reservation only private bath (change every hour)
Cypress bath
Stone bath
*towels are free of charge
*towels are free of charge
Cuisine and tea
Cuisine
You can enjoy authentic udon noodles eaten by the monk Unsui at the training dojo of the Rinzai sect.
You can enjoy authentic udon noodles eaten by the monk Unsui at the training dojo of the Rinzai sect.
Tea
Enjoy a cup of green tea while taking a break or silently contemplating the Zen gardens.
Enjoy a cup of green tea while taking a break or silently contemplating the Zen gardens.
Escape the mundane and face yourself
The museum strives to provide a space where you can feel the time flow pleasantly. How about escaping the mundane and sincerely glancing into yourself?
