Overview
Kannon-ji Temple is a Zen temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of the Rinzai school, located in Kozuna, Toyotama-cho, in Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It stands quietly in a valley of hills and inlets on Tsushima, the island set between Kyushu and the Korean Peninsula. Here, amid the calm atmosphere of a Zen temple, visitors can touch a corner of the island's history and faith.
Highlights
- ●The tranquil setting of a Rinzai Nanzen-ji Zen temple
- ●Scenery of the Toyotama valley framed by hills and inlets
- ●Tsushima's Buddhist culture shaped by continental exchange
- ●A calm precinct well suited to a peaceful visit
History
Kannon-ji belongs to the Nanzen-ji branch of the Rinzai Zen school. Situated on Tsushima, long a gateway for exchange with the continent, it carries the island's Buddhist culture into the present day.
Access
The temple lies in Kozuna, Toyotama-cho, in the central Toyotama district of the main Tsushima island. Because the island's terrain is hilly and uneven, travel by car is convenient. Please check maps and official information for specific routes and visiting hours.
Best season
The daytime hours of spring to early summer, when fresh greenery is at its brightest, or autumn with its clear air, are ideal for a quiet, unhurried walk through the grounds.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Travel to the Toyotama district of Tsushima
- 2Visit Kannon-ji and take in the stillness of the Zen temple
- 3Stroll through the surrounding hamlets and inlet scenery
- 4Enjoy a meal of Tsushima's local cuisine
Did you know?
💡 Kannon-ji is also known as a temple connected to the affair over a Buddhist statue on Tsushima that became a subject of discussion between Japan and Korea.
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