Nagano 's Zenkoji Temple (善光寺, Zenkōji) is one of the most important and popular temples in Japan. It was founded in the 7th century and stores the first Buddhist statue ever to be brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century.

The history of Zenkoji temple started in 642, when Yoshimitsu Honda enshrined a Buddhist Image at the present site. The main image was created in India and introduced into Japan with Buddhism via Paekche in Korean Peninsula in 552. It is called “The Image of Sangoku Denrai” in Japanese.

Zenkō-ji (善光寺, Temple of the Benevolent Light) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century. It is one of the few remaining pilgrimage sites in Japan. The modern city of Nagano began as a town built around the temple.

Temple for the common people and home to one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist statues. Experience a once-every-seventh-year Gokaicho ceremony, temple history museums, and more.

Apr 19, 2019 · Zenkoji temple (善光寺) is one of the most famous temples in Japan. This temple’s Honzon (principal image of Buddha) is Amida Nyorai statue from China. However, this culture originally came from India.

You can enter the temple precincts and the Outer Sanctuary GEJIN of the HONDO (the part with floor-board) in free of charge.

It evolved as a temple town around Zenkoji, one of Japan's most popular temples. In 1998, the city hosted the Winter Olympic Games, and some former olympic facilities can still be viewed around town.

Dec 27, 2012 · Zenkoji is Nagano city's most important sight and one of the most popular temples in Japan, especially among women, who have always been welcomed here. The original temple dates from the 7th century and Zenkoji houses the Ikko-Sanzon Amida Nyorai, supposedly the first Buddhist image brought to Japan (from Korea in the 6th century).

Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture is considered one of Japan's most popular temples and the largest after Nara's Todai-ji. It is surrounded by a bustling religious district and is reached by following the lively Nakamise-dori avenue that is lined …

The Zenkoji Experience Tour offers visitors the opportunity to stay overnight in a historic ‘shukubo’ at Zenko-ji Temple, seeing the temple’s rich history and significance to Nagano. Zenko-ji Temple is a place of great cultural significance and is one of …