Chōshōji Temple Hondō

One of the oldest existing Zen temple buildings in Japan

Located at the end of a road lined with temples of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. This was the temple of the Tsugaru family which ruled this region of Aomori in the Edo Period. A very fine guided to...

One of the oldest existing Zen temple buildings in Japan

Located at the end of a road lined with temples of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. This was the temple of the Tsugaru family which ruled this region of Aomori in the Edo Period. A very fine guided to...

The cherry at the end of an interesting street

Choshoji is situated at the end of a street (actually 2) lined with temples. There's a dozen or so temples in one area. Most of these have little to offer, unless you really like temples, but Choshoji...

The cherry at the end of an interesting street

Choshoji is situated at the end of a street (actually 2) lined with temples. There's a dozen or so temples in one area. Most of these have little to offer, unless you really like temples, but Choshoji...

Certainly worth visiting

This is at the end of a road lined with temples that we found to be of little interest, especially on a searing hot day. The best was saved for last. Inside the main building are beautiful wood floor...