[2025 Fukuyama Attraction] Travel Guide for Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens (Updated Jul)

This is a Rinzai sect temple of the Kenninji school in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. In the vast grounds, you can see the architectural beauty of Sen no Rikyu's restored teahouse, the temple office "Matsudo" designed by architectural historian and architect Fujimori Terunobu, and the art pavilion "Koutei" by sculptor Nawa Kohei and the creative platform "Sandwich". The art pavilion "Koutei" is a boat-shaped building wrapped in soft wood, and opened in September 2016. From the collection of 1,500 Zen paintings and calligraphy, 20 to 30 pieces are displayed in the halls on the grounds at any one time without being placed in glass cases, and the entire grounds are a museum of Zen and gardens. In the grounds, you can also enjoy "Shinshoji Udon", which has been certified as a Fukuyama brand, as well as sencha sets and matcha. The International Zen Dojo also offers day trips and overnight stays, so you can experience Zen casually. #0yentravelJanuary2025

📍Shinkoji Temple (Zen and Garden Museum), Hiroshima This temple is offering a "Special Autumn Leaves Illumination Viewing" only on weekends and holidays in November.🍁 The entire area from the main gate to the pond in Shoshin Garden is lit up, allowing you to enjoy a different view than during the day. When I visited, the colorful autumn leaves were at their best and it was very beautiful🧡 The teahouse on the premises also had warm zenzai (500 yen)💫 We arrived at around 17:40 and were able to park our car, but if you arrive at around 18:00, you may have trouble parking your car🫣 The atmosphere is different during the day, so next time I'd like to visit during the day✨ Add some excitement to your everyday life:🌙 📮 91 Kamiyamaminami, Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture🕙 18:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30)👛 Night admission fee Adults 800 yen, Junior and senior high school students 400 yen🚗 25 minutes by car from Fukuyama Station, 30 minutes by bus #tripdomestictravel #hiroshima #hiroshimatourism #hiroshimatrip #autumnleaves #autumnleavesspots

Within the very spacious grounds are historic buildings and gardens of stunning beauty. 📍Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum View. Walk. Rest. Meditate. A leisurely experience of Zen! You can also try activities like copying sutras and Zen meditation! A spot that deeply conveys Japanese tradition and culture, along with healing for the soul. The autumn foliage season🍁 is also recommended! The grounds are so extensive that you can tour at your leisure. Definitely a spot I want to visit again! 【INFORMATION】 Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum 📮91 Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🕐9:00〜17:00

Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum - In the permanent exhibition hall "Sogendo", From a collection of over 1,500 Zen paintings and calligraphy, about 30 pieces are displayed at any one time in the various halls on the temple grounds. You can also view the Hakuin collection and experience the world of Zen. - Kotei Designed by sculptor Kohei Nawa, Kotei features a boat-shaped art pavilion wrapped in wood! ...Gardens and meditation The grounds include a 17th century temple, a restored Sen no Rikyu teahouse, and a temple office designed with extensive use of pine trees, a symbol of the Seto Inland Sea. You can clear your mind while strolling through the garden and immerse yourself in the world of meditation. - Fukuyama brand "Shinshoji Udon" The Fukuyama brand "Shinshoji Udon" that you can taste here is exquisite. You can learn about Zen etiquette while eating, and it is a limited edition item. 💫Access and business hours Address: 91 Kamiyamaminami, Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima 720-0401 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) Access: Train/bus: 30 minutes by Tomotetsu bus from Fukuyama Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen or Sanyo Main Line, or 25 minutes by car. Take the Tomotetsu bus from bus stop 6 at Fukuyama Station to "Miroku-no-Sato" and get off at "Tenjinyama", then walk for 15 minutes (get off at Shinshoji on weekends and holidays). Illumination schedule On weekends in November (Saturdays and Sundays), it is lit up from 18:00 to 21:00. #artgallery #hiroshimatourism