Zenkoji Temple
A temple located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. It is said to have been founded about 1,400 years ago, and its principal object of worship is the Ikko-Sanzon Amida Nyorai, said to be the oldest Buddhist statue in Japan. During the Edo period, it became widely worshipped all over Japan, and there were sayings such as "visit Zenkoji Temple at least once in your life" and "visit Zenkoji Temple pulled by an ox". The main hall, rebuilt in 1707, is designated as a National Treasure. The Sanmon Gate, Sutra Repository, and other buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Nishiki-e and Paintings
諸国名所百景 信州善光寺道久須里山
Photos
日本之名勝
日本之名勝
地理写真帖 内國之部第3帙
日本名所帖
日本写真帖
日本写真帖
日本写真帖
日本写真帖
日本写真帖
日本写真帖
鉄道旅行案内
写真遊覧
日本名勝旧蹟産業写真集 奥羽・中部地方之部 新訂
日本名勝風俗大写真帖
Other Materials
Landmarks around Zenkoji Temple
Kusatsu Onsen Mt. Asama Takada Matsumoto Karuizawa Usui Pass Mt. Tateyama Shima Onsen Oyashirazu Lake Suwa