Antai-ji Temple
Religious Site Zen Buddhist temple noted for austere monastic training
How to Get to Antai-ji Temple #
Reachable by regional trains and buses in Tottori Prefecture; exact access depends on which Antai‑ji site is intended. Visitors should contact local Soto Zen networks or the temple directly to confirm routes and retreat schedules.
Tips for Visiting Antai-ji Temple #
- If attending a zazen or sesshin (meditation period), contact the temple in advance for schedules and etiquette guidance.
- Bring modest, respectful clothing-temples observe conservative dress in common areas.
- Visitors should arrive quietly and be prepared for simple, austere interiors; photography is often restricted in meditation spaces.
Best Time to Visit Antai-ji Temple #
Best during spring or autumn for mild weather and retreat schedules; check temple calendar for sesshin dates.
Weather & Climate near Antai-ji Temple #
Antai-ji Temple's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1919 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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