Rinzaiji Temple, Shizuoka

I will visit Rinzai-ji whenever I visit Shizuoka. It has a feeling of absolute peace, that only Zen Temples have. It has a beautiful garden, including some rock gardens. Just sit and enjoy the feeling for about half an hour. I first went because of its historical importance. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the man who united Japan and established the Tokugawa Shogunate was lodged in Shizuoka as a hostage for his family's good behaviour as a young boy and returned to Sumpu (Shizuoka) in his 'retirement' and built a huge castle in the center of town. It was at this temple that he was lodged as a young boy. He came of age at the more-frequently visited but less impressive, nearby Shrine.

Great place, very spiritual. Guide was incredible. Very detailed and full of facts. All in English. If given another chance I would definitely come back and visit the place. The only thing you must remember you will not be allowed every time. Research beforehand.

It is dedicated to the Imagawa family. It was a very beautiful temple. This is a temple that Tokugawa Ieyasu was also associated with. Parking lot 🅿️ available Goshuin available (twice a year) only No toilet 🚽

The Sanmon gate is really cool. The place reminded me of my grandparents' house in the countryside. The cycads (?) in front of the main hall looked a little tropical. If it's open to the public, you can go even deeper.

I went to the public open day on May 19, 2024. It's a special day that only happens twice a year. May 19th is the death anniversary of Prince Yoshimoto Imagawa, and on this day It is held every year, so the day of the week varies depending on the year. it's different. This year it was on a Sunday, so there were a lot of people. After the memorial service in the main hall, there is usually no entry. The precious Imagawa family that cannot be seen, You can see the Tokugawa family's collection. Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu visited this temple during the Takechiyo period. You can also see the room where you studied. Also, the tea room “Musoan” on the top floor of the temple. There was a wait of about an hour for the tour. The temple is well-organized, The garden was beautiful and made me feel at ease. To all the temples who responded, Everyone was kind. thank you very much. By the way, what are your thoughts on the day? 1 There are only a few parking spaces, so you might think there is none. Good. I live near Sengen Shrine. Coin parking in Kataba Town for 450 yen per day I parked. It was about 1.5 km and 20 minutes walk to Rinzaiji Temple. 2 Photos and videos may be taken. I'm very happy because it will be a memorial. However, flash is prohibited. 3 The Goshuin is a written note (no date). The price was optional with a gratuity. This is a valuable item that can only be obtained on the day of release. 4 The memorial service starts at 10 a.m., but viewing starts around 9 a.m. It seems that it was made from. It will be temporarily canceled during the memorial service, and after it is over. It gets crowded, so there are places where you can tour. It is recommended that you view it before the memorial service.