Overview
Manju-ji Temple stands in Kanaikemachi, Oita City, as a Zen temple of the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect. Its mountain name is Shozan, and it enshrines a Shaka Triad as its principal image. Also known as Manju Kosho Zen Temple, it offers a tranquil retreat close to the city center.
Highlights
- ●The principal Shaka Triad image
- ●The dignity of a Rinzai Myoshin-ji Zen temple
- ●The main gate bearing the mountain name Shozan
- ●Its heritage as one of the Jissetsu temples
History
The temple is said to have been founded in 1306 and was counted among the Jissetsu, the ten prestigious Zen temples of the era. Belonging to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect, it is also known by the name Manju Kosho Zen Temple.
Access
The temple lies in Kanaikemachi, Oita City, on flat ground near the heart of the city. For the exact route, please check a map or official information.
Best season
Visits are welcome year-round, but a spring or autumn morning, when the grounds feel especially calm, is the finest time to come.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Kanaikemachi from central Oita City
- 2Pass through the main gate into the grounds
- 3Pay respects to the Shaka Triad in the main hall
- 4Stroll slowly through the quiet Zen precinct
Did you know?
💡 The mountain name Shozan can also be read Makomo-san, and the temple carries the alternate name Manju Kosho Zen Temple.
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