Zensan-ji, Buddhist temple in Ueda, Japan
Zensan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ueda with several traditional Japanese buildings arranged around landscaped grounds. Stone lanterns, statues, and meditation areas are scattered throughout the property.
The temple began during the Kamakura period, between 1185 and 1333, and remained a Buddhist center through the centuries that followed. It has maintained its religious importance in the region throughout Japan's historical changes.
Buddhist ceremonies happen regularly here, where monks guide visitors through meditation and explain religious practices. People can observe how the spiritual routines shape the daily rhythm of the place.
The temple is open daily from sunrise to sunset and welcomes visitors without restrictions on the grounds. Guided tours in multiple languages can be arranged by contacting the main office in advance.
The grounds hold a collection of ancient stone markers and Buddhist statues that show how religious art changed over different periods. These objects tell the visual story of the place in a way that words cannot capture.
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