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Heirinji

Saitama · Niiza · Architecture

Japanese name: 平林寺

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WHAT TO DOHeirinji

A Zen temple inside 43 hectares of coppice woodland, itself a Natural Monument.

WHERESaitama

West · Niiza

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Overview

A Zen temple inside 43 hectares of coppice woodland, itself a Natural Monument.

About this place

Heirin-ji (平林寺) is a Rinzai temple of the Myoshin-ji branch located in Niiza city, Saitama prefecture, Japan, a city just outside Tokyo.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1375 Highlights / collection：Thatched mountain gate and Buddha hall, Temple forest of 130,000 tsubo Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art

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