Shinraku-ji Temple
真楽寺
Shinraku-ji Temple, founded in 586, offers a historic pagoda and a summer dragon festival.
What it is
- Temple of the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism.
- Founded in 586 by Emperor Yomei.
- Known for a dragon legend and imperial prayers.
- Main deity is Fugen Bosatsu.
What to see
- Three-storied pagoda, a cultural property.
- Basho haiku monument.
- Site visited by Saint Shotoku, Minamoto no Yoritomo, Matsuo Basho.
When to go
- Dragon God Festival: last Saturday of July.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
長野県北佐久郡御代田町塩野142 Open in Google Maps
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