Gyokusenji Temple — Attraction in Tsuruoka

We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and exceptional hospitality we experienced at your temple. our time there, practicing Zen amidst the serene and beautiful surroundings, was truly meaningful. Thank you for providing such a nurturing environment for spiritual growth and amazing meals. we carry the lessons and moments of peace with us. hope to see you soon, take care and...

Beautiful temple complex; as someone who toured a decent amount of temple gardens in Kyoto, I can say that this is worth a visit because it’s above the average temple garden in Kyoto, if not well above. The highlight is that you can enter into the garden (most temples don’t allow that), and the garden is more extensive to explore on foot than what you see. The temple also houses a very...

Gyokusenji Temple at the base of Mt. Haguro is simply the best spot for a cup of green tea in Shonai, or perhaps even Tohoku. The 400-year old national heritage gardens of Gyokusenji are the perfect backdrop to meditate or simply take in the Zen. Well...