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Rinsen-ji Temple

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

Rinsen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school temple.
  • Believed to be founded in the 14th century.
  • Restored in 1624 by Tokugawa Yoshinao.
  • Designated a historic site in 1923.

What to see

  • Benzaitendo is the oldest building in Agematsu-machi.
  • Urashima-do was originally a Benten shrine.
  • Rinsen-ji Treasure Museum opened in 1964.
  • Temple is associated with the Urashima Taro legend.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長野県木曽郡上松町上松1704 Open in Google Maps

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