[2025 Nagano Attraction] Travel Guide for Zenkōji Hondō (Main Hall) (Updated Apr)

#Spring0yenTrip In Nagano, we first visited Zenkoji Temple and were overwhelmed by its majesty and tranquility. Zenkoji Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, and walking along the approach to the temple, we couldn't help but feel the depth of history. We experienced the Okaidan pilgrimage and felt a spiritual sense of peace and wonder as we groped our way through the pitch black space. Afterwards, we walked through the city, surrounded by abundant nature, and the scenery along the Chikuma River was particularly pleasant. Nagano City is also rich in hot springs, and we were able to spend a fulfilling time relaxing in the surrounding hot springs and enjoying delicious local cuisine. In winter, the snowy scenery was beautiful, and it was a place where you could feel the charm of each season.

Zenkoji Temple is located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture! The main hall of Zenkoji Temple is designated as a National Treasure of Japan! The temple enshrines the 'Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai,' said to be the oldest Buddha statue in Japan, attracting around 7 million visitors annually! I visited early on a weekday morning and had a wonderful experience witnessing the morning service in the clear air! The morning service starts at sunrise, from around 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM! Additionally, during the head priest's journey to and from the main hall for the service, visitors can receive the 'Ojuzu Chodai,' where the priest blesses them by touching their heads with prayer beads📿 I highly recommend visiting during the early morning service time! The clear air of Nagano and the fewer visitors make it an ideal time to calm your mind and experience something unique!😌 🕰️Hours: Open 24 hours for worship ※The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Multiple restrooms available 💰Price per person: Free

I drove from Tokyo to Nagano to eat soba noodles 🍇 It wasn't just a side trip, but when you're in Nagano, you have to visit Zenkoji Temple 😀 There was the oldest Buddha statue in Japan and a Buddha statue that is said to heal your body if you rub it. There was also Nakamise Street. The Starbucks there was designed for tourists and was cute. The stores started to close after 3pm, so it's best to visit earlier 😊 #0 yen trip February 2025 #Zenkoji Temple #Nagano sightseeing #Drive from Tokyo

#0yentravelJanuary2025 📍Location: Nagano Motozencho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0851 🕰️Business hours: Open until 4pm 💞Recommended reasons: In addition to eating and walking around, you can also get fortune-telling slips, goshuin stamps, and walk around the stairs! ＼This is an introduction to the nationally famous Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City! ／ Zenkoji Temple is known as a non-sectarian temple, and anyone can visit💖 It gets very crowded during the public viewing and New Year's holidays, but it's usually not crowded and is an easy place to go☺️ On the way to the main hall, there are many places to eat and walk around! My particular recommendation is Fujiya Gohonjin☺️✨ All the food is delicious, whether it's lunch, dinner, or cafe❕ At Zenkoji Temple, you can experience a variety of things, such as praying, fortune telling, and walking up the stairs✨ It's sure to be a valuable experience❕ Please come and enjoy the fresh air of Nagano and Zenkoji Temple on a relaxing trip💖✨

Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City is a very famous Buddhist temple, and is a spot loved by both tourists and locals. This temple is so popular that it is said that you should visit it at least once in your lifetime. In particular, the "principal image" is a secret Buddha, so you cannot see it in person, but its mysterious atmosphere is attractive. The grounds are filled with beautiful gardens and buildings that exude history. In particular, the plaza in front of the main hall has a sense of openness, making it perfect for relaxing after worship. In the surrounding area, there are delicious Shinshu soba restaurants and shops selling local specialties, so you can enjoy eating your way around. Zenkoji Temple is also beautifully lit up at night, so it is recommended to visit in the evening. It is a place where you can feel a little history and nature, and you are sure to feel at ease in your heart! If you visit Nagano, be sure to stop by. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name: Zenkoji Temple Address: 491-I, Motozencho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Transportation: Take the bus from Nagano Station to Zenkoji Daimon Gate (approximately 15 minutes) Opening hours: 9:00-16:30 Closed: None - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #0 Yen Travel Autumn #Zenkoji Temple #Nagano Tourism

"Zenkoji" in Nagano is a Buddhist temple founded in the 7th century and has a long history! It is famous not only in Nagano but also nationwide as a power spot👍 It is said to bring eternal youth and longevity, protection from disasters, fulfillment of wishes, academic improvement, safety of the family, improvement of financial luck, and bountiful harvests, and the impressive building was impressive👀 It is a straight line from Nagano Station, but there is a gentle uphill slope, so it is recommended to take a taxi or bus on the way there and walk on the way back! 📍Address: 491 Motozencho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0851 I #Domestic travel record line #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano trip #Zenkoji #Visiting shrines and temples

Zenkoji Temple is one of Japan's most famous temples with a history of 1400 years! Zenkoji Nyorai has a warm body just like a living person, and is said to be a Buddha who promises all those who rely on him to go to paradise☺️ To get there, take a local bus from Bus Stop 1 (towards Zenkoji) at the Zenkojiguchi bus rotary at Nagano Station and it's about a 15-minute ride away🚌 After passing Nakamise Street, you'll see the Sanmon Gate, which is an important cultural property. You can climb to the top of the building for a 500 yen admission ticket! The main hall is the fourth largest wooden building designated as a national treasure🤔 Inside the main hall, there is a tour called the Okaidan Meguri, where you can walk around the corridor directly below where the principal image is enshrined. You'll have to crawl along the wall in pitch darkness to find the lock! The lock is said to be connected to the principal image of Zenkoji, and by touching it you will form a connection with it and be able to go to the Pure Land ✨It was really pitch black and a little scary, but it was a rare experience 😂This ticket includes a pilgrimage around the temple and an admission ticket to the Zenkoji Historical Museum for 600 yen! The recommended food on Nakamise Street is Nagano's specialty oyaki 🥰, perfect for when you're feeling a bit hungry! There were also lots of other shops selling apple pie and souvenirs💕 📍Zenkoji Temple Address: 491-I, Nagano Motozencho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Opening hours: The inner sanctuary of the main hall opens one hour before the morning service and closes April to October until 4:30 p.m. March and November until 4:15 p.m. December to February until 4:00 p.m. Cost: 1,200 yen for a combined ticket for the three halls (main hall inner sanctuary, mountain gate viewing, sutra repository viewing) #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano trip #Nagano sightseeing spots #Zenkoji Temple #Goshuin #Nagano #Furitabi

I went to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture on a solo trip! Zenkoji Temple is a temple with 1400 years of history, and the main hall is a temple worth seeing that has been designated a national treasure! There is a bus from JR Nagano Station to Zenkoji Temple, but I walked there and enjoyed the approach to the temple.😊 It is about 15 minutes by bus or 30 minutes by foot.👌 I recommend eating your way around the approach to the temple, and there are various gourmet foods such as oyaki and apple pie made with Nagano Prefecture's specialty, so please try eating your way around! Address: 491-I, Nagano Motozenmachi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Opening hours 1 hour before the morning service Closing hours April to October until 16:30 March, November until 16:15 December to February until 16:00 #Zenkoji Temple #Nagano Trip #Nagano Sightseeing #Solo Trip