Zenkoji Temple
In Japanese: 善光寺
A temple of about 1,400 years that belongs to no single sect. Under the main hall, walk a pitch-dark passage to touch the 'key to paradise'.
National Treasure (main hall)
Nearby
- Matsushiro Castle Town ≈ 30 min by car
- Obuse Town and Hokusai Museum ≈ 35 min by car
- Togakushi Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Obasute Rice Terraces ≈ 50 min by car
- Naena Falls ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Nagano Station to Zenkoji Daimon (about 15 min), then 5 min walk
- Fee
- Grounds free; inner hall + Okaidan ¥800; all-site ticket ¥1,500
- Good to know
- Inner hall closes 16:00–16:30 depending on season
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info