Anrakuji Temple

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This Soto school Buddhist temple is located in Bessho Onsen in Ueda City. The oldest temple in Nagano Prefecture, it is also famous for its octagonal three-storied pagoda, a National Treasure. The pagoda is said to have been built in the Kamakura period and is the only original octagonal pagoda still standing in Japan. An entrance fee is required to view the pagoda interior. A 14-minute walk from Bessho-Onsen Station.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Uedashi Besshonsen 2361 Map
Area: Eastern Shinshu Area
Phone: 0268382062
Hours: [Mar.-Oct.] 8:00-17:00
[Nov.-Feb.] 8:00-16:00
*Subject to change
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Adult] 300yen (20people and above240yen)
[Children (Small/Junior High School Students)] 100yen (20people and above80yen)
* National Treasure Admission fee only Charge
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The only octagonal wooden pagoda left in Japan

Reviewed : 2018.05.10

Anrakuji, with its impressive wooden octagonal pagoda built in the Chinese Sung architectural style during the Kamakura Period (1192-1333). The pagoda is the only example of its kind left in Japan...
Its worth visiting. また訪れたい。

Reviewed : 2017.08.19

I didnt expect much with this temple, but I was wrong. This temple has a beautiful three-layer roof tower, which is national treasure. You should pay extra fee to see the tower, but I bet its worth...
Unique and serene temple

Reviewed : 2016.03.17

Anrakuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Soto school in Bessho Onsen. Its best known for having the only extant octagonal pagoda in Japan. The grounds are beautiful and very serene...