A renowned Soto Zen temple in Kiryu founded as the family temple of Sengoku-era Kiryu Castle lord Yura Narishige. The magnificent karesansui dry landscape garden is designated a city scenic property, conveying Zen aesthetics to this day. The grounds are enveloped in deep greenery, creating a serene Zen space. Many history enthusiasts visit as a temple where the essence of Kiryu history and Zen cul…
Souzenji is a Soto Zen temple located in Kawauchi-machi, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. The exact date of its founding is unknown, but it is traditionally held that Yura Narishige (1506–1581), lord of Kiryu Castle during the Sengoku period, established and developed the temple as his family's ancestr…
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