A Soto Zen temple located in Ogikubo, Odawara. Said to have been founded in connection with retainers of the Hojo clan. The principal seated Shaka Nyorai statue is known for its refined form. The grounds are wrapped in silence, with the simple and pure space characteristic of Zen temples. The rock garden expresses the spirit of Zen, quietly moving visitors. Located in western Odawara with beautifu…

Sotoku-in is said to have been founded by retainers of the Hojo clan during the Sengoku period. As a Soto Zen temple, it has served as a training hall for zazen and ascetic practice. It survived as a place of local worship even after the fall of the Hojo clan. During the Edo period, it was operated …