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Zenkō-ji Temple
Zenkō-ji Temple Photo: Unknown Public domain Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nagano Prefecture / Nagano / Zenkō-ji Temple

Nagano, Nagano Prefecture · National Treasure

Zenkō-ji Temple

Zenkō-ji (善光寺, Temple of the Benevolent Light) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century.

From the Wikipedia article “Zenkō-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Zenkō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNagano, Nagano Prefecture
Nearest stationZenkōjishita Station, 0.6 km (straight line)
TypeNational Treasure
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Zenkō-ji Temple?
Zenkōjishita Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Zenkō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: National Treasure.

Nearby

Main Hall, Zenkoji
Main Hall, Zenkoji
0.0 km away · Nagano
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
0.3 km away · Nagano
Kitano Cultural Center
Kitano Cultural Center
1.0 km away · Nagano
Kitano Museum of Art
Kitano Museum of Art
7.6 km away · Nagano
Nagano City Museum
Nagano City Museum
7.8 km away · Nagano
Matsushiro Castle
Matsushiro Castle
10.6 km away · Nagano

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Zenkoji: Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nagano Prefectural Art Museum: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kitano Cultural Center: kazakura (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kitano Museum of Art: Naganojmmmm (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nagano City Museum: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Matsushiro Castle: baku13 (CC BY-SA 2.1 jp)