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Advice on Learning Zen in Japan - Lists some monasteries open to Westerners, and universities for academic study.

Dogen Sangha - based in Tokyo and following the teachings of Master Dogen, who established the Soto sect in the 13th century, offers an opportunity to practice Zazen and study Buddhism under the guidance of Master Gudo Wafu Nishijima.

Eiheiji - Brief overview of this temple founded by Dogen Zenji, and which serves as one of the two head temples of the Soto school of Zen.

Hatsukari: Zuigakuin - Zen Buddhist Center for International Exchange - Soto temple founded in 1978 by Zen Master Daigyo Moriyama. Unique in two aspects. First- in its intention of reestablishing a way of practice as Zen Master Dogen has pointed it out in the 13th century. Second- in its attempt to provide access to foreign Zen students. The temple is located deep in the mountains. There is no electricity and telephone.

Head Temples of Zen in Japan - Shobozan Myoshin-ji, Reikisan Tenryu-ji, Zuiryuzan Nanzen-ji, Kisshozan Eihei-ji.

Ichibata Yakushi Buddhist Temple - Temple inn for pilgrims and general tourists, overlooking beautiful Lake Sinji

Komazawa University - Zen Buddhist university in Tokyo, Japan.

Kyoto Hosen-ji Zen Center - Rinzai Zen Buddhist Temple. It is set in a quiet, traditional Japanese village, surrounded by water and mountains. Anyone, regardless of age, sex, nationality, religion or language is welcome. People may stay for any length of time provided they adhere to the schedule and the rules of the Zen Center. A person is considered a member upon arrival.

Kyoto Zen - Zen temples and practice in Kyoto.

Kyoto: Antaiji - Zen monastery in the tradition of Dogen Zenji, the founder of Japanese Sõtõ Zen. It was established in Kyoto in 1921 by Oka Sotan Roshi as a place for religious study with a minimum of unrelated duties and distractions. It was reopened in 1958 by Sawaki Kõdõ Roshi whos main emphasis was pure hearted zazen practice.

Kyoto: The International Zen Centre Kyoto -- Tekishin Juku Kyoto Kokusai Zendo - Two temples, Tokoji (Zendo, Hondo) and Jotokuji (Hondo), and a guest house are open to visitors from Japan and from all over the world. The temple is under the direction of Muishitsu Rotaishi (Hozumi Gensho Roshi). The Kokusai Zendo Kyoto is part of the Myoshinji, one of the main lineages of Rinzai Zen in Japan. The Zendo offers everbody, no matter of which age, gender, nation, religion or philosophy, the opportunity to learn and practise Zen life and Zen mind.

Kyoto: Daioh Temple - Offers historical information about the temple and information about its religious services.

List of Soto Zen Temples - Temples that can accommodate foreigners' practice. From the official Sotoshu website.

Seki: Gyokuryuji Temple - Rinsai Zen Temple located in Gifu prefecture near Nagoya. Roshi Shinzan Miyamae offers training here and in Canada.

Soto Zen Temples - List of Soto Zen Temples

Teishoin Soto Zen Temple - The Teishoin Temple was built in Kagomori in 1582 (Azuchi-Momoyama era). During the Yedo era,1817,the temple was moved to this location (Kaminagaya, Konan-ward, Yokohama).

Tokyo: Toshoji International Zen Center - Soto Zen center offering dormitories in the temple for visiting Zen students.

Yokohama: Sojiji Temple - Soto Temple founded in 1321. Provides tourist information.

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