Daihonzan Soji-ji Soin Temple Hatsumode

About this event

Hatsumode (the first temple visit of the new year) will be held at Daihonzan Soji-ji Soin, which was founded in 1321 (Genko 1) by Zen Master Keizan Jokin as the head temple of the Soto Zen sect. Although the temple grounds were destroyed by a major fire in 1898 (Meiji 31), they were subsequently rebuilt, reviving the Sanmon gate and Butsuden (Buddha hall). Together with the buildings that escaped destruction, they convey the dignity of the fundamental training monastery to this day. Dignified structures built entirely of zelkova wood such as the Sanmon gate, Butsuden, and Hatto (Dharma hall) remain, and the temple celebrated the 700th anniversary of its founding in 2021. You can enjoy a solemn New Year's visit at this historic temple at the beginning of the year.

Venue

Soji-ji Soin Temple

1-18-1 Monzen, Monzen-machi, Wajima, Ishikawa 927-2156