Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and view his friendly Nanga paintings. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you can listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea. Then, you will move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5 minutes walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. It is a special experience that allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and reflect on yourself.