Trek Zone

Zenkō-ji, Nagano

#1 among attractions in Nagano

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist architecture
Zenkō-ji

Facts and practical information

Local name: 善光寺 Completed: VII centuryCoordinates: 36°39'41"N, 138°11'17"E
Address

491 Naganomotoyoshicho, NaganoNagano 380-0851 Japan

Contact
+81 26-234-3591
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Day trips

Zenkō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, M-Wave, Aqua Wing Arena, Kitano Museum of Art.

  • prefectural shinano art museum nagano~890 ftE
  • m wave nagano3.2 miSE
  • aqua wing arena nagano2.5 miE
  • kitano museum of art nagano4.7 miSE
  • nagano sports park2.5 miE
  • mount iizuna joshinetsukogen national park5.8 miNW
  • susobana dam nagano3.8 miW
  • zhang ye shi li bo wu guan nagano4.8 miS
  • zhang ye shi cheng shan dong wu yuan nagano0.4 miNE
  • shui ye mei shu guan mizuno museum of art nagano2.3 miS
  • otagiri dam nagano4.6 miSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zenkō-ji open?

Zenkō-ji is open:
  • Monday 6 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 6 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 6 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 6 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 6 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 6 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 6 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zenkō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, Nagano (5 min walk), Zhang ye shi cheng shan dong wu yuan, Nagano (11 min walk).

How to get to Zenkō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zenkō-ji:

Bus
  • Zenkoji Daimon • Lines: 26 (9 min walk)
  • 善光寺大門 • Lines: 10, 26, Bus ぐるりん号 (9 min walk)

Train
  • Zenkojishita (10 min walk)
  • Gondo (16 min walk)

Where to next? Visit nagano Nagano region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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