Unganji Temple
In Japanese: 雲巌寺
A Zen training monastery beside a clear mountain stream in the Yamizo hills. Cross the red arched bridge and climb the steps to halls set in a straight line; the poet Basho left a haiku here.
Nearby
- Daiouji Temple (Kurobane) ≈ 25 min by car
- Eigenji Temple (Momiji-dera) ≈ 40 min by car
- Tsukimachi Falls ≈ 40 min by car
- Fukuroda Falls ≈ 50 min by car
- Ryumon Falls ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 50 min by Otawara city bus (Unganji line) from the east exit of JR Nasushiobara Sta. to Unganji-mae (about 4 buses a day)
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Good to know
- A working Zen monastery: the halls are closed to visitors, but you may visit the grounds. Temple seals are pre-written only (¥300)
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info