⛩ [Nagano, Zenkoji Temple] A non-sectarian place of prayer that you should visit at least once. A spiritual cleansing experience as you pass through the darkness

⛩ [Nagano, Zenkoji Temple] A non-sectarian place of prayer that you should visit at least once. A soul-cleansing experience as you pass through the darkness

Nagano's Zenkoji Temple, which boasts a history of about 1,400 years, is a non-sectarian temple that accepts all sects. Many worshippers are attracted to its teaching that everyone can be saved equally.

As soon as you step into the main hall, you are enveloped in the scent of incense and silence, and time begins to flow slowly. The "Okaidan Meguri" is a sacred experience in which you grope your way through a pitch-black corridor, searching for the lock of paradise. Every moment is a precious time to face yourself.

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🌟Sights and experiences
・National treasure, Zenkoji Temple Main Hall: The beauty of the wooden structure and the solemn atmosphere are overwhelming
・Okaidan Meguri: A prayer ceremony where you walk through a pitch-black passage and touch the "lock of paradise"
・Nakamisedori: Enjoy Shinshu gourmet food such as the famous Yawata-ya Isogoro shichimi, soba, and dango

🚉Access
・About 15 minutes by bus from JR Nagano Station, or about 30 minutes on foot (straight from Zenkojiguchi)
・Easy access from the city center using the Hokuriku Shinkansen

🍁Recommended season
・Spring (April to May): A period when events such as Gokaicho overlap with the cherry blossom scenery
・Autumn (mid-October onwards): A pleasant stroll amid the autumn leaves and clear air

👣Travel tips
・Anyone can participate in the morning Asaji. An experience that allows you to calm your mind in silence

・We also recommend visiting famous Shinshu soba restaurants in front of the temple gate

・In winter, the main hall is covered in snow, and you can see a different expression every time you visit

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“Being close to everyone's heart, regardless of sect”——
Zenkoji is a tourist destination, but also a place of spiritual comfort. It's the kind of place that makes you want to stop by during your trip.

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