travel asia japan nagano zenko-ji temple
According to guide books, the Zenko-ji Temple was most likely founded in the 7th century by Yoshimitsu Honda.
His image, along with those of his wife and son, is displayed in the main hall.
This Buddahist temple, unlike most, is open to women, and is one of the most popular in Japan.
I found it quite interesting...
LINK TO MAP OF ZENKO-JI TEMPLE COMPOUND
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA PAGE ON ZENKO-JI TEMPLE
Travel: 1998 -
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Approaching the main hall, Zenko-ji Hon-do, at the north end of the compound, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Looking north toward the Niomon Gate and the Zenko-ji Temple beyond, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Prayer wall, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Incense burner where visitors rub the incense smoke on their bodies for good health and fortune, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Ceremonial drums, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Kyozo Sutra Repository (1759), Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Young boy celebrates in traditional dress, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
The Rokujizo, statues of the six Bodhisattvas who gave Buddhist enlightenment, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
Me, Zenko-Ji Temple, Nagano, Japan, 1998.
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page last revised january 2020