Usu Zenkō-ji

The main hall of Usu Zenkō-ji Temple houses an Amida Buddha statue and features traditional Japanese Buddhist architectural elements with curved roofs and wooden structures.

Established in 826 by Ennin, also known as Jikaku Daishi, the temple became one of three government temples in Ezo during the Edo period in 1804.

The temple's treasure museum displays 62 items designated as important cultural properties, including religious artifacts and historical documents from different periods.

Visitors can access the temple's treasure museum for 500 yen, with reduced rates for students and groups, while bus parking requires a separate fee.

Christians who fled persecution between 1624 and 1643 built an Oribe stone lantern on the temple grounds, incorporating distinctive religious symbol carvings.

Location: Date

Inception: 826

Address: 北海道伊達市有珠町124番地

Website: https://usu-zenkoji.jp

GPS coordinates: 42.52111,140.78000

Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:06