Untō-an Temple
雲洞庵
Untō-an Temple is a historic Zen temple, worth visiting for its ancient origins and Edo-period architecture.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
- Fujiwara no Fusasaki's mother founded a hermitage.
- Fusasaki built a nunnery in 701.
- Restored as a Zen temple in 1430 by Uesugi Norizane.
What to see
- The main deity is Shakamunibutsu.
- Red gate rebuilt during the Edo period.
- Main hall rebuilt during the Edo period.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
新潟県南魚沼市雲洞660 Open in Google Maps
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