Shinjo-ji Temple

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Quietly nestled within the serene cityscape of Shimabara City, "Shinjo-ji" is a deeply venerable Buddhist temple boasting a long history and rich traditions. The wood main hall featuring beautiful, traditional Japanese tiled roofs and the complete silence of the beautifully arranged precinct gently and profoundly settle a mind and body excited by busy travel schedules or daily urban life. Listening to bird songs filtering through the dense, green trees and watching the beautiful flora changing through the seasons while folding hands in silent prayer offers a premier self-care moment completely isolated from busy modern schedules, recovering inner tranquility. Touching the unpretentious temple atmosphere deeply melted into the local citizens' living relaxes your heart softly.

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真乗寺｜南島原仏閣巡り｜浄土真宗本願寺派｜南島原市口之津町｜しんじょうじ

Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

Shinjo-ji Temple

Address: Tei-2694 Kuchinotsucho, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Operator: Shinjoji Temple

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