Zuiryu-ji Temple

Zuiryu-ji Temple is located at 35 Sekimoto-machi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. It is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple built in the 17th century by Maeda Toshitsune, the son of Maeda Toshinaga, the second lord of the Kaga Domain, to honor his father. The temple is grand in scale, with its main gate, Buddha Hall, and Dharma Hall being representative examples of Zen architecture from the Edo period. In 1997, it was designated as a National Treasure of Japan. The temple is about a 10-minute walk from JR Takaoka Station (South Exit direction). I visited early in the morning and encountered a Japanese tour group, but not many foreign tourists. It is recommended to spend about 2 hours here. 🕰️ Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM) 💰 Admission Fee: Adults ¥500