Dairin-ji

The Dairin-ji temple displays traditional Japanese architecture with a grand entrance gate guarded by two statues and features carved beasts under its eaves.

The temple's establishment in 1493 during the Muromachi period marks it as a significant structure from an era of Japanese architectural evolution.

Within the temple grounds, monks practice meditation and conduct ceremonies that maintain centuries-old Buddhist traditions in accordance with Japanese customs.

Visitors can reach the temple at coordinates 34.960642 latitude and 137.159674 longitude, with access available through local transportation networks in Nagano Prefecture.

The temple exhibits carved figures of baku, mythological creatures resembling elephants that, according to belief, consume nightmares and ward off negative energy.

Location: Uomachi

Inception: 1493

GPS coordinates: 34.96064,137.15967

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:28