[2025 Nanto Attraction] Travel Guide for Inami Betsuin Zuizenji Temple (Updated Oct)

#Toyama #Inami #Zuisenji Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. In the past, this town, known as Inami Town in Toyama Prefecture, was famous for wood carvings, and it was a very quiet and tranquil town. I'm not sure if this is true or not, but it seems that most of the wood carvings in houses in Toyama (like the one in the first photo) were made here in Inami. I was not allowed to take photos of the craftsmen, so I didn't take any, but I couldn't help but respect the craftsmen who create such works from a single piece of wood. Also, Zuisenji Temple in Inami was built in the Muromachi period, and it was apparently the base of the Ikko Ikki uprising during the Sengoku period. It is said that this temple currently houses a painting that is believed to be of Prince Shotoku. The only way to access the temple is by car, and there are some mountain roads along the way, but there are some spectacular views in places, so why not visit while you're out for a drive? #SummerShortTrip

#Japan Attractions Perhaps we always say that Chinese culture has a long history, but through traveling around Japan, I have to admit that Japan has the best heritage today. Therefore, if you want to see traditional Chinese crafts, it is more reliable to go to Japan. Even if they have been renovated or rebuilt, it is still Japan that retains the original flavor, such as the Zuisenji Temple in Iwa Betsuin, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Sculpture was first introduced to Japan from China, but it is not easy to see large-scale buildings in China that are well-preserved and have excellent carvings. Wonderful carvings can be seen everywhere in Ruiquan Temple. Particularly eye-catching is the Prince Hall with a wide variety of carvings. Just by looking at the wonderful carving craftsmanship and the original beauty of the wood, you can understand what craftsmanship is. Compared to many temples or Buddhist sites in China that are painted red to conceal their original materials, I absolutely prefer the wooden structure of Ruiquan Temple. The historic Inaba Betsuin Zuisenji Temple was founded in 1390 by the fifth master of Honganji Temple, Choju. The temple is made entirely of wood and has exquisite wood carvings. Master Chuoru was very knowledgeable and could interpret many foreign books that were difficult to understand at that time. The emperor was very pleased and approved of the temple, making it a royal temple that was allowed by the emperor to accept donations from the private sector. In the 16th century, it was burned down due to war. The current main hall was rebuilt in 1885, during which woodcarvers from Kyoto were sent to assist in the reconstruction process. These woodcarvers ushered in a new era of woodcarving in Inami, so much so that local woodcarvers began to produce a much more diverse range of carvings than the temples they had previously focused on. The woodcarvers use over 200 different chisels to complete the temple's carvings, and they are considered to be the most skilled woodcarvers in Japan. Note: In order to fully present the scene that I wanted to express when shooting, this set of pictures only includes the vertical screen shooting part, and there is another set of pictures shot in horizontal screen. #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan Destinations #Japan Tour #Japan Photography #Japan Free Travel #Religious Culture #Religion #Architecture #Historical Buildings #Historical and Cultural Heritage #Woodcarving #Carving #Wood Crafts

#Japan Attractions Perhaps we always say that Chinese culture has a long history, but through traveling around Japan, I have to admit that Japan has the best heritage today. Therefore, if you want to see traditional Chinese crafts, it is more reliable to go to Japan. Even if they have been renovated or rebuilt, it is still Japan that retains the original flavor, such as the Zuisenji Temple in Iwa Betsuin, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Sculpture was first introduced to Japan from China, but it is not easy to see large-scale buildings in China that are well-preserved and have excellent carvings. Wonderful carvings can be seen everywhere in Ruiquan Temple. Particularly eye-catching is the Prince Hall with a wide variety of carvings. Just by looking at the wonderful carving craftsmanship and the original beauty of the wood, you can understand what craftsmanship is. Compared to many temples or Buddhist sites in China that are painted red to conceal the original material, I absolutely prefer the wooden structure of Ruiquan Temple. The historic Inaba Betsuin Zuisenji Temple was founded in 1390 by the fifth master of Honganji Temple, Choju. The temple is made entirely of wood and has exquisite wood carvings. Master Chuoru was very knowledgeable and could interpret many foreign books that were difficult to understand at that time. The emperor was very pleased and approved of the temple, making it a royal temple that was allowed by the emperor to accept donations from the private sector. In the 16th century, it was burned down due to war. The current main hall was rebuilt in 1885, during which woodcarvers from Kyoto were sent to assist in the reconstruction process. These woodcarvers ushered in a new era of woodcarving in Inami, so much so that local woodcarvers began to produce a much more diverse range of carvings than the temples they had previously focused on. The woodcarvers use over 200 different chisels to complete the temple's carvings, and they are considered to be the most skilled woodcarvers in Japan. Note: In order to fully present the scene that I wanted to express when shooting, this set of pictures only includes the horizontal screen shooting part, and there is another set of pictures taken in vertical screen. #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan Good Places #Japan Travel Guide #Religious Culture #Religion #Historical Buildings #Woodcarving #Temple