SAIJOJI is a temple of Soto Zen Buddhism built in 1394 by Ryoan-emyo-zenji
FOUR SEASONS
Plants in four seasons
SAIJOJI surrounded by cedar trees beyond an age of the tree for 300 years creates various appearances every season.
Spring
In spring, season of budding, you can feel various vegetable breaths including weeping cherry blossoms in precincts of SAIJOJI.
Summer
In early summer, multicolored hydrangeas bloom on both sides of the approach to SAIJOJI.
Autumn
In late autumn, SAIJOJI in deep mountains is surrounded by admirable colored leaves. It’s also one of highlights that its expression changes with the weather every moment.
Winter
SAIJOJI in midwinter will be different from other seasons and is the most solemn flavor during a year. In this season you may feel that TENGU is watching from the wooden top.