Zenkoji Temple

Nagano, Japan

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Zenkoji Temple

One of Japan's most important and oldest Buddhist temples, founded in the 7th century. Zenkoji is home to the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan and welcomes visitors of all faiths. The temple's main hall features a famous underground passage called Okaidan where visitors walk in complete darkness to find the 'Key to Paradise'. The approach road (Nakamise) is lined with traditional shops and restaurants.

Address: 491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Nagano 380-0851
Website: www.zenkoji.jp

Upcoming Events (25)

Urabon-e: Obon Buddhist Service
Jul 31, 2026 ยท ๐Ÿฎ Festival
Obon Festival Fair
Aug 10, 2026 ยท ๐Ÿฎ Festival
Segaki: Feeding Hungry Ghosts Ceremony
Aug 15, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Juya-e: Ten Nights Buddhist Service
Oct 5, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Oeshiki Ceremony
Oct 15, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Juya-e: Ten Nights Buddhist Service
Nov 5, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Dengyo Lecture Ceremony
Nov 24, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Oshimehari: Sacred Rope Hanging Ceremony
Dec 1, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Kiki Nenbutsu Chanting Ceremony
Dec 7, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Omatsu-hayashi: Pine Decoration Festival
Dec 10, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Osonaetsuki: Offering Rice Cake Ceremony
Dec 21, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Osusharai: Soot Sweeping Ceremony
Dec 28, 2026 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Shusho-e: New Year Buddhist Service
Jan 1, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
New Year Morning Worship Ceremony
Jan 1, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Binzuru Mawashi: Binzuru Statue Procession
Jan 6, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Nanakusa-e: Seven Herbs Ceremony
Jan 7, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Goin-mon Choudai: Sacred Seal Blessing Ceremony
Jan 7, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Otakiage: Sacred Burning Ceremony
Jan 15, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Honen Shonin Memorial Service
Jan 25, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Oeshiki Ceremony
Mar 15, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Hari-kuyo: Needle Memorial Service
Apr 8, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Dengyo Lecture Ceremony
May 4, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Urabon-e (Obon Buddhist Ceremony)
Jun 30, 2027 ยท ๐Ÿฎ Festival, ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Kaisan-ki: Temple Founder's Memorial Ceremony
Jul 13, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture
Grand Segaki Ceremony
Jul 15, 2027 ยท ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Culture

Past Events (3)

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