Daiji-ji, Kumamoto

Name: Daiji-ji
Address: Kumamoto, Japan

#17 among attractions in Kumamoto

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Daiji-ji, also known as Daijizen-ji, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Minami-ku, Kumamoto, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Dairyōzan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°43'60"N, 130°41'22"E

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Day trips

Daiji-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kumamoto Castle, Suizen-ji Jōju-en, Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Kengun Shrine.

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Reconstructed castle with a museum
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Serene garden built in the 17th century
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Museum, Art museum
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Church
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How to get to Daiji-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daiji-ji:

Train

Kawashiri (24 min walk)