Zenkō-ji Temple
善光寺
Zenkō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with significant artworks, easily accessible from Omotesando Station.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1601.
- Originally a nunnery.
What to see
- A 1-shaku 5-sun Amitabha Nyorai image.
- Mountain gate, main hall, and bell tower.
- Eight-Phase Nirvana painting depicting Buddha's life.
- Two Zenkoji Engi paintings from 1837.
Getting there
- 2-minute walk from Omotesando Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都港区北青山3−5−17 Open in Google Maps
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