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Motozenkō-ji Temple

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Visit this Tendai Buddhist temple to see its unique underground passage and historic treasures.

Motozenkō-ji Temple
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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.

Where it is

長野県飯田市座光寺2638 Open in Google Maps

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