Anrakuji Temple Octagonal three-storied Pagoda

A wooden pagoda standing on the grounds of the Anrakuji Temple. The only wooden octagonal pagoda in the country, this rare structure has been designated a National Treasure. The pagoda's unusual form makes use of a pent roof on the lowest level; the reason why it is octagonal is because it was faithfully built according to a style of Zen architecture brought from China in the Kamakura period. A 2004 survey made clear the tower was erected in the 1290s at the end of the Kamakura period, making it Japan's oldest example of Zen architecture.

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Anrakuji Temple Octagonal three-storied Pagoda

Address: Nagano Ueda-shi Bessho Onsen 2361 Anrakuji 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: [Three-storied pagoda admission fee to worship]
[Adult]300yen(20people and above240yen)
[Children(Junior High School Students)]100yen(20people and above80yen)
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes