Zenkō-ji, Buddhist temple in Nagano, Japan
The temple complex extends along a central axis with multiple gates, halls, and gardens spread across the extensive grounds at the heart of Nagano.
Established in 642 AD, Zenkō-ji holds the first Buddhist statue brought to Japan when the religion spread from India through the Korean Peninsula.
The temple belongs to both Tendai and Jōdoshū Buddhist schools, with thirty-nine priests from both denominations managing the religious activities.
Visitors can access the main temple buildings daily from sunrise to sunset, with an entrance fee of 500 yen for the inner areas.
The temple contains an underground passage where pilgrims walk in complete darkness to find a metal key that represents the key to paradise.
Location: Nagano
Inception: 644
Founders: Honda Zenkō
Address: 長野県長野市元善町491
Website: https://zenkoji.jp/cn
GPS coordinates: 36.66167,138.18778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
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