You can experience Ikebana, a traditional Japanese art, at the main hall of the temple, an important cultural asset. Ikebana , meaning "living flowers" or "arranging flowers," is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Far beyond simply putting flowers in a vase, Ikebana is a disciplined art form that intricately brings nature and humanity together. It involves not just fresh flowers but also branches, leaves, vines, and other natural elements, sometimes even inco

Discover the Harmonious Spirit of Aikido! Aikido  is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba between the 1920s and 1930s, synthesizing his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. The name means "the way of unifying with life energy" or "the way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that allowed practitioners to defend themselves while simultaneously protecting their attacker from injury. It's a purely defensive martial art t

Discover the Disciplined Spirit of Iaido! Iaido is a traditional Japanese martial art deeply rooted in samurai swordsmanship. Primarily practiced through solo kata (pre-arranged forms), it meticulously integrates the swift drawing, cutting, and resheathing of a katana. Beyond mere physical technique, Iaido emphasizes mental presence, fluid movement, spiritual discipline, and self-improvement, often likened to "moving Zen." This makes Iaido remarkably well-suited for women and