Everyone who change the train in Nagano city, should find 2hours for exploring National treasure and attraction nr.1 in Nagano prefecture, 1400years old, 3.th biggest wooden Temple in Japan ZENKOJI.　

Just 20min walk or 5mid drive by local bus (100yen) from Nagano Shinkansen station.

 

The Japanese have long been told to visit the ancient Zenkoji Tmeple at least one in their lifetime. Not only it is the heart and soul of the people, it’s a temple of outstanding history and architecture.
In Zenkoji is the Amida triad - the oldest Buddhist image in Japan, brought from Korea along with Buddhism in 522.

Nakamise Dori is stone paved street a row a souvenir shops heading towards the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple, selling Buddhism related articles and local specialities such as buckwheat noodles and oyaki dumplings.
Obinzuru-san
Popular with worshippers as the wooden statue is said to heal ailments if the corresponding par of the statue’s body is rubbed. This statue is located inside of Main Temple Zenko-ji.

Annual events
Floral Fiesta at Zenko-ji  (late April~ earsly May)
Memorial service fo Yoshimitsu Honda, the founder of Zenkoji  (13.July. 11am)
Traditional event and fireworks  (23.Nov)
Dazzling light performance  (early ~ mid. Februarry)