Zenshō-ji, Buddhist temple in Gero, Japan.
The temple grounds contain a traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns and water purification basins positioned along the hillside behind the main hall.
Founded between 1528 and 1532, Zenshō-ji belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism and reflects architectural elements from China's Song Dynasty.
The temple houses the Happo Nirami Daruma, a painting by artist Sesshu depicting Bodhidharma, the Indian monk who established Zen Buddhism.
Located five minutes from Gero Onsen by car or one train stop on the JR Takayama Line, the temple charges an entrance fee of 300 yen for adults.
A 1,200-year-old cedar tree, designated as a National Natural Monument, stands at the entrance of the temple grounds.
Location: Gero
Inception: 1528
Founders: Mitsugi Naoyori, 明叔慶浚
Part of: 中部四十九藥師靈場
GPS coordinates: 35.84611,137.22917
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:26
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