A small Zen temple in Kure, Hiroshima
Ikkeji Temple
This English guide is for visitors who want to see what a Japanese Buddhist temple is like: its history, its practices, and its quiet everyday work in the local community.
How to read these pages
A quiet introduction to a working temple
Start with the history to understand why Ikkeji belongs to Kure. Then read about temple life, the meaning of zazen and sutra copying, and what to know before visiting the grounds.
About this English guide
Not a contact page, but a cultural guide
These pages are made for people visiting Kure who are curious about local temples. They introduce Ikkeji's history and the living customs of a Japanese Zen temple.
The Japanese site remains the main source for formal services, reservations, and current announcements.
Explore
What to read first
History
From the founding of the Buttsu-ji branch temple to wartime Kure and postwar rebuilding.
Temple Life
What a temple does beyond sightseeing: memorials, care, practice, and community.
Zen & Sutra Copying
Zazen, shakyo, and shojin ryori as ordinary practices inside the temple.
Visit
Where Ikkeji is, what to expect, and how to approach the temple respectfully.