Temples in Nagano

Nagano Prefecture offers a variety of temples, from Raigaku-ji Temple to Komyo-ji Temple. These locations provide opportunities for visitors interested in religious sites and traditional architecture.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Tōgaku-ji Temple

Tōgaku-ji Temple

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Tōgaku-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple, home to unique statues and part of a pilgrimage.

St. Paul's Catholic Church

St. Paul's Catholic Church

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Visit this historic Karuizawa church for its unique architecture and tranquil atmosphere.

Nyakutakuji

Nyakutakuji

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Explore the historic site of a former temple, once known as Shinano Nikko.

Renjō-ji Temple

Renjō-ji Temple

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A historic Nichiren temple in Nagano with graves of notable figures and a connection to Nichiren...

Saikō-ji Temple

Saikō-ji Temple

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Saikō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple known for its unique 'etoki' tradition.

Sairaku-ji Temple

Sairaku-ji Temple

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Sairaku-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple with a significant mausoleum.

Emyō-ji Temple

Emyō-ji Temple

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Emyō-ji Temple is an Ōbaku Zen temple with a historic mausoleum and rebuilt structures.

Onshō-ji Temple

Onshō-ji Temple

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Onshō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with important buildings and a beautiful peony gar...

Shakuson-ji Temple

Shakuson-ji Temple

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Shakuson-ji Temple, also known as Nunobiki Kannon, is a historic Tendai temple with important cu...

Chōraku-ji Temple

Chōraku-ji Temple

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Chōraku-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple known for its scenic beauty and ancient tree.

Choko-ji Temple

Choko-ji Temple

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Choko-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with a notable garden, founded in 1527.

Kaizen-ji Temple

Kaizen-ji Temple

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Kaizenji Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a treasured Sutra Repository.

Kaizen-ji Temple

Kaizen-ji Temple

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Kaizen-ji is a historic Rinzai temple with a designated Important Cultural Property gate.

Ryūun-ji Temple

Ryūun-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

A historic Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1312, known for its important cultural properties.

Ōjō-in Temple

Ōjō-in Temple

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Ojoin Temple: a historic Buddhist site in Nagano with unique statues and earthquake-resistant ar...

Zenryū-ji Temple

Zenryū-ji Temple

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Zenryuji is a Jodo-shu temple with a history dating to 1554, featuring a unique stone Buddha.

Fudō-ji Temple

Fudō-ji Temple

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One of Japan's Three Great Fudo-son temples, with a significant Fudo Myoo statue and scenic hall...

Senryū-in Temple

Senryū-in Temple

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Senryū-in Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1439, rebuilt in 1601, with a cultural property...

Rinsen-ji Temple

Rinsen-ji Temple

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Rinsen-ji is an ancient temple with a legendary past, offering historical buildings and treasure...

Senju-in Temple

Senju-in Temple

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Senju-in is an ancient Tendai temple with a unique pine tree and important Buddhist images.

Shinano Kokubun-niji

Shinano Kokubun-niji

NAGANO · TEMPLE

A historic Tendai Buddhist temple in Ueda featuring a National Important Cultural Property pagod...

Chōsen-ji

Chōsen-ji

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A historic Sōtō Zen temple in Narai-juku featuring a dragon ceiling painting and artifacts from...

Shōgan-ji Temple

Shōgan-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Shogan-ji is a Soto Zen temple in Nagano City, founded in 1615, with important cultural properti...

Fukuō-ji Temple

Fukuō-ji Temple

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Fukuō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Mangan-ji Temple

Mangan-ji Temple

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Mangan-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique spring water and a notable br...

Chōkoku-ji Temple (Nagano)

Chōkoku-ji Temple (Nagano)

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Chōkoku-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple, family temple of the Sanada clan, with important cul...

Zenkō-ji Temple

Zenkō-ji Temple

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Zenkō-ji Temple is a historic, inclusive Buddhist temple with a hidden Buddha statue.

An'yō-ji Temple

An'yō-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

An'yō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with important Buddhist scriptures.

Kenpuku-ji Temple

Kenpuku-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Kenpuku-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with important cultural properties.

Kōzen-ji Temple

Kōzen-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Kōzen-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a notable modern garden.

Enman-ji Temple (Saku)

Enman-ji Temple (Saku)

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Enman-ji Temple is a historic site founded in 828, known for its wisteria and Kannon Bodhisattva...

Sainen-ji Temple

Sainen-ji Temple

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Sainen-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple with important statues and graves.

Shinraku-ji Temple

Shinraku-ji Temple

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Shinraku-ji Temple, founded in 586, offers a historic pagoda and a summer dragon festival.

Mankō-ji Temple

Mankō-ji Temple

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Mankoji is a historic Jodo-shu temple with a notable bell tower and ancient pine tree.

Anraku-ji Temple

Anraku-ji Temple

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Anraku-ji Temple: Nagano's oldest Zen temple, home to Japan's unique octagonal pagoda.

Teishō-ji Temple

Teishō-ji Temple

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Teishoji is a historic Soto Zen temple with cultural treasures and a famous former residence.

Seisui-ji Temple

Seisui-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Ancient temple with important cultural properties, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual her...

Seisui-ji Temple

Seisui-ji Temple

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Seisuiji is a historic temple in Nagano with important Buddhist statues.

Chūzen-ji Temple

Chūzen-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Chuzenji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Myōgyō-ji Temple

Myōgyō-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Nagano featuring intricate wood carvings and a unique five...

Ryōsen-ji Temple

Ryōsen-ji Temple

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Historic Zen temple founded in 1575, home to a weeping cherry tree and important Buddhist images...

Shoei-ji Temple

Shoei-ji Temple

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Shoei-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple established in 1408, with a unique main hall.

Ōbai-in Temple

Ōbai-in Temple

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Ombai-in is a Soto Zen temple, home to a magnificent 400-year-old weeping cherry tree.

Chishiki-ji temple

Chishiki-ji temple

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Chishiki-ji temple: a historic site with important cultural properties and ancient artifacts.

Kōsan-ji Temple

Kōsan-ji Temple

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Kōsan-ji is a historic temple in Nagano, home to a notable pagoda and Kannon pilgrimage site.

Fukutoku-ji Temple

Fukutoku-ji Temple

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Fukutokuji is an ancient Tendai temple with Nagano's second oldest wooden building and important...

Shōkō-ji Temple

Shōkō-ji Temple

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Shōkō-ji Temple is a Hossō sect temple dedicated to traffic safety and memorials.

Jūnen-ji Temple

Jūnen-ji Temple

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Jūnen-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple with a notable Amida Nyorai statue.

Kenmei-ji Temple

Kenmei-ji Temple

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Kenmei-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple, notable as the origin of Nozawana.

Hongan-ji Nagano Betsu-in Temple

Hongan-ji Nagano Betsu-in Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Hongan-ji Nagano Betsu-in Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple worth visiting for its archit...

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tōzen-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Tōzen-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a magnificent, ancient weeping cherry tree.

Kengyō-an Temple

Kengyō-an Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Kengyo-an is a Soto Zen Buddhist nunnery, notable for its unique Kengyo statue and history.

Eifuku-ji Temple

Eifuku-ji Temple

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Eifuku-ji Temple, founded in 1521, offers a glimpse into local history and religious architectur...

Saihō-ji Temple

Saihō-ji Temple

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Saihoji is an ancient Jodo-shu temple in Nagano with a historic main hall and tranquil pond.

Saifuku-ji Temple

Saifuku-ji Temple

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Saifuku-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with important Takeda clan treasures and a sceni...

Nanshō-ji Temple

Nanshō-ji Temple

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Nanshoji Temple, a historic Shingon temple, offers unique architecture and ancient Buddhist art.

Nyohō-ji Temple

Nyohō-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Nyohō-ji Temple, founded by Kūkai, offers historic buildings and a revered ginkgo tree.

Senpuku-ji Temple

Senpuku-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Senpukuji is a historic Shinshu Otani temple with unique stone features.

Jōraku-ji Temple

Jōraku-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

Joraku-ji is a historic Tendai temple founded in 825, housing significant cultural properties an...

Jōraku-ji Temple

Jōraku-ji Temple

NAGANO · TEMPLE

A historic Soto Zen temple in Nagano with unique statues and cultural properties.

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