Dairyuji Temple

Discover the Serenity of Zen

Dairyuji is a community based Soto-shu Zen Buddhist temple located on the Oga peninsula in northern Japan.

Visitors are welcome to enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons at Dairyuji.

Azalea bushes bloom in May, cool breezes blow up from the sea in the summer, momiji maple leaves turn red in autumn and snow falls softly in the garden during winter. 

We encourage you to explore the many buddhist butsuzo displayed, including the Kannon-sama (bodhisattva of compassion) statue. Views of Mt. Kanpu can best be seen from the dragon tower where you can ring the bell, feeling the deep resonance as its sound vibrates through the air.

After touring the temple, visitors are invited to relax in the historical Rakusuitei room situated near the water garden. Meditation cushions are available to use at your leisure.

Open daily from 9:00am ~ 4:00pm.

A dana donation of ¥500 per person is deeply appreciated to help maintain the temple.

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Zen Mindfulness Retreat

Journey deep into the heart of Japanese Zen culture during our weekend retreats held twice annually in the fall and spring.

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Intercultural Wellbeing Consulting

Utilizing 25 years of lived experience at Dairyuji Temple Gretchen Miura bridges the wisdom of Zen traditions with modern living to help international organizations thrive by cultivating sustainable wellbeing for their communities.

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Oga Peninsula

Dairyuji is located in Akita prefecture, in the northern Tohoku region of Japan on the Oga Peninsula. Local traditions such as Namahage and sustainable living with the land are deeply valued here. You can enjoy mountains, vast rice fields and the rugged coastline of the Sea of Japan all within the peninsula.

Dairyuji is within walking distance from the Oga train station and can also be easily accessed by car.

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DIRECTIONS TO DAIRYUJI
  • View from Kampusan, Oga, Japan

  • Rice fields in Oga, Japan near Dairyuji Temple

  • Oga, Japan coastline near Dairyuji Temple

  • Snow covered pine trees in Oga, Japan

  • Hachibodai, Oga, Japan

  • Unosaki Oga, Japan

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  • JR train to Oga passing Kampusan