Antai-ji Temple Religious Site
Zen Buddhist temple noted for austere monastic training
Antai-ji Temple at a Glance#
Address: Antai-ji Temple, Tottori Prefecture, Japan (local contact details vary)
Admission: Temple access typically free; sesshin or monastic events may have separate donations or fees-check with the temple office
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 176 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 152 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 9° | 1° | 132 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 123 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 135 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 15° - 24° | 19° | 184 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 206 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 239 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 15° | 143 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 14° | 7° | 140 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 9° | 1° | 149 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |