Motozenkō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai Buddhist temple in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture.
• Formerly known as Nyorai-ji Temple.
• Dedicated to the main deity Zenkō-ji Nyorai.

What to see

• Experience the Okaidan-meguri, a dark underground passage.
• Explore the treasure hall with its sacred臼 and Aizen Myōō statue.
• See the Bell of Peace.
• Visit the Heiwaden, enshrining Kannon from the Saigoku pilgrimage.

Getting there

• A 5-minute walk from Motozenkō-ji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.