Zenkō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century. The modern city of Nagano began as a town built around the temple.
Catching the train to Nagano
Catching the Shinano 5 Limited Express to Nagano
Nagano countryside
Nagano countryside
Nagano Station
Nagano Station
Niomon Gate
Niōmon Gate at Zenko-ji Entrance
Souvenir shops
Souvenir shops on the way to Zenko-ji
Sanmon Gate
Sanmon Gate of Zenko-ji Temple
Incense Urn
Incense Urn at Zenko-ji
Rokujizo Statues
Rokujizō Statues at Zenko-ji
Main Hall of Zenko-ji
Zenko-ji Main Hall
Temple grounds
Sanmon Gate as seen from Main hall of Zenko-ji Temple
Sutra Depository
Sutra Depository at Zenko-ji Temple
Wooden idols inside Sutra Depository
Wooden statue inside Sutra Depository at Zenko-ji Temple
Tsumeborinyorai
Tsumeborinyorai at Zenko-ji
Statue of Shinran
Statue of Shinran at Zenko-ji
Bell tower
Bell tower of Zenkō-ji Temple
Last shot of Zenko-ji before leaving
Zenko-ji
Waiting for the train to Nagoya
Waiting for the train to Nagoya
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Credits: The historical information presented herein is gathered mostly from local guides that were re-inforced via historical writings.