Shogakuin Temple

Learn from the Masters at Shogakuin Temple

Shogakuin Temple, located near Matsunotai Park in Esashi, is said to have been founded 400 years ago. Take the rare opportunity to experience Japanese culture and zen meditation at this stately temple whose main hall was rebuilt after a fire in 1894. The workshops are a reasonable 30-60 minutes, perfect for those looking for an authentic introduction to zen. Head to this famous Hokkaido historical port town for a primer on zen in a sacred temple environment!

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒043-0043 
Address
北海道江差町本町271
Telephone Number
0139-52-0111
Directions
●By bus: About 140 minutes from JR Hakodate Station, get off at “Shinchicho” and walk About 10 minutes
Website

Esashi Town

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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