In a world full of chaos and noise, it’s reassuring to know there’s a place to escape with peace and quiet. The tranquility of the grounds at the Peace Pagoda offers a respite in an otherwise crazy, fast-paced society.
Nichidatsu Fujii inspired the Peace Pagoda, which is one of 80 such structures. He built the first pagoda in Japan after the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
The property has several buildings you can tour, and a one-and-a-half-mile hiking loop will take you past ponds, up to the top of Jackson Hill and the pagoda, and through quiet, reflective spaces on the land.
Take a picnic lunch with you and enjoy the peace and quiet of the hilltop, away from the busyness of life. There is also a new temple on site that hosts weddings and events of all types.