Chizen-in

The temple buildings display traditional Japanese architectural elements with curved roofs, wooden structures, and ornate decorative details throughout the complex.

Chizen-in holds connections to Buddhist scholar Chizen Akanuma, who made substantial contributions to the study of pre-sectarian Buddhism in the early 1900s.

The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and meditation sessions, offering visitors direct participation in traditional Japanese spiritual practices.

Visitors can reach the temple grounds by taking a local bus from Nagahama Station, with operating hours from morning until late afternoon.

The temple houses manuscripts and documents related to early Buddhist texts, reflecting its role in religious scholarship and preservation of historical records.

Location: Nagahama

GPS coordinates: 35.38392,136.26714

Latest update: April 3, 2025 15:08