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Daruma-ji Temple

達磨寺

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Lord Sakai Tadataka founded Shōrinzan Daruma-ji in 1697, inviting Tenshū from Mito and honoring Tōkō Shin’etsu as founding teacher.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Reifu Main Hall
Principal hall honoring Hokushin Chintaku Reifuson and Bodhidharma.
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Kannon Hall
Thatched hall housing Eleven-headed Kannon, the oldest building at the temple.
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Daruma Hall
Hall displaying a varied collection of Daruma figures around a central Bodhidharma image.
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Main Gate
Chinese-style gate with a high central roof and lower side roofs.
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Zuiunkaku
Building for Zen practice and cultural activities, with a Bruno Taut exhibition room.
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Great Lecture Hall
Zen training hall also used for Buddhist services and cultural gatherings.
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Senshintei
Small residence where architect Bruno Taut lived while studying Japanese culture.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The Daruma Hall is open 09:00–17:00. Prayer reception closes earlier, at 16:00.

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