Rinsen-ji, Buddhist temple in Joetsu, Japan
The Rinsen-ji temple stands at the base of Mount Kasugayama, featuring traditional Japanese architecture with a two-story gate and wooden structures across its grounds.
Established in 1497 by Nagao Yoshikage to honor his father, the temple later became the family temple of the Uesugi clan during the Sengoku period.
Between ages 7 and 14, Uesugi Kenshin studied under strict Buddhist teachings at this temple, shaping his future as an educated military commander.
The temple opens daily from 10:00 to 16:00 except Wednesdays, with admission fees of 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for students.
The temple gate displays a replica of the calligraphy 'Daiichigi' written by Uesugi Kenshin, with the original preserved in the temple museum.
Location: Joetsu
Inception: 1497
Founders: 長尾能景, 曇英恵応
Website: http://valley.ne.jp/~rinsenji
GPS coordinates: 37.15056,138.21361
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:46
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