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Zensan-ji Temple

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前山寺

Ancient Shingon temple founded by Kukai, featuring a historic pagoda and main hall.

Zensan-ji Temple
Yuya Sekiguchi CC BY 2.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Shingon-shu Chisan-ha temple, founded by Kukai.
  • Established in 812, later changed to its current sect.
  • Principal image is Dainichi Nyorai.
  • Located at the foot of Mount Dokko.

What to see

  • National Important Cultural Property three-storied pagoda.
  • Pagoda stands 19.5 meters tall.
  • Registered Tangible Cultural Property main hall.
  • Main hall features a distinctive thatched roof.
  • Main hall was built about 400 years ago.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長野県上田市前山300 Open in Google Maps

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