Kai Zenkoji
A temple built by a Sengoku-period warlord, with a grand gate, a spacious main hall, and a legendary key said to bring salvation.
Basic information｜Kai Zenkoji
A temple built by a Sengoku-period warlord. It has a grand gate, a spacious main hall, and a legendary key said to bring salvation.
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- Opening hours
- Mon09:00–16:30Tue09:00–16:30Wed09:00–16:30Thu09:00–16:30Fri09:00–16:30Sat09:00–16:30Sun09:00–16:30
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 55-233-7570
Traveler highlights
Kai Zenkoji is a Jodo Buddhist temple founded by Takeda Shingen after he moved the principal image from Shinano Zenkoji to avoid the fighting at Kawanakajima. In 1558, the image of Amida Buddha and other treasures were brought to Kai. After the Takeda clan fell, the image passed through the hands of the Oda, Tokugawa and Toyotomi powers before returning to Zenkoji in Nagano in 1598. The temple is known for its grand gate, spacious main hall and a legendary key said to bring salvation. The main hall is more than 300 years old, and the grounds preserve several cultural properties. Inside, the airy hall and scent of incense create a quiet pace for worship. The temple also offers a window into how Sengoku-era conflict reshaped religious life and sacred treasures.
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