Meitoku Temple

Meitoku Temple stands among wooden structures and traditional gardens, following the architectural patterns of Japanese religious buildings in the Nagano region.

The temple maintains death registers from 1829 to 1863, documenting demographic changes and mortality patterns in the Mukunoura community during the late Edo period.

The temple performs Buddhist ceremonies and meditation sessions, maintaining the traditions of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism for both local practitioners and visitors.

Visitors can access the temple grounds during regular hours, with admission fees structured to accommodate both individual travelers and organized groups.

The temple's death registers reveal specific patterns of maritime accidents and disease outbreaks that affected the local population during the nineteenth century.

Location: Nagano

GPS coordinates: 36.54278,138.23194

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04