[2025 Nagano Stay] Travel Guide for Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin (Updated Jan)

Zenkoji Temple is located in Nagano, Japan. It is an important and ancient Buddhist temple with a history of over 1,400 years. It stands out for its traditional wooden architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Inside the temple, there is the Buddha statue “Amidani Raibutsu”, which is believed to be the first Buddha statue to be brought to Japan. Another highlight is the underground tunnel “Okaidanmen”, where tourists can walk in complete darkness to find the key to enlightenment. Around the temple, there is also Nakamise Street, full of shops and local food, perfect for strolling and experiencing traditional Japanese culture. Suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in Buddhist history and faith in a quiet and magical atmosphere. Located at: Japan 〒380-0851 Nagano, Motoyoshicho, 491番地 イ #TravelJapan #Japan #100WaysToVisit #SensojiTemple

Zenkoji Temple, located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous temples, boasting a history of over 1,400 years. It is a non-sectarian temple, and people of any sect can visit, which is why it is widely loved. It is particularly famous for the legend that "you cannot go to the Pure Land unless you visit at least once." The main hall is designated a national treasure, and its majestic appearance is an attractive feature. Many worshippers visit every year, and can enjoy unique experiences such as "Okaidan Meguri" and "Gokaicho". We recommend a set ticket that includes the inner sanctuary of the main hall, a tour of the inner sanctuary Okaidan, the mountain gate, the sutra repository, and the historical museum! ○Main Hall Inner Sanctuary Opening hours: 1 hour before the morning service Closing hours: April to October: 4:30 p.m. March and November: 4:15 p.m. December to February: 4:00 p.m. (December 31st: 1:00 p.m. / December 28th: ​​8:30 a.m.) ○Mountain Gate, Sutra Repository, and Historical Materials Museum Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. Closing hours: 16:00 (until 13:00 on December 31st) ○Access Nearest station: JR Nagano Station To get from JR Nagano Station to Zenkoji Temple, take the bus from Zenkojiguchi bus rotary "Platform 1 (towards Zenkoji Temple)" (Nagano Station → Zenkoji Daimon, takes about 15 minutes, fare 190 yen) It is a 5-minute walk from the Zenkoji Daimon bus stop to the Zenkoji Main Hall Parking is also available You can check the availability in real time on the official website! #0yentravelautumn

#2024wish If you come to Zenkoji, I recommend that you go to the east side. It is a garden in the direction of the prefectural art museum. I was very impressed to be able to take such a beautiful photo during the rainy season. In the compact garden, there was also amazake, oden, tokoroten, rest area, vending machine, and smoking space, and it seemed to be made as a place for everyone to relax. Above all, I was impressed by the arrangement of the picturesque plants. I really want to come again in another season. I wish to go to south korea in 2024