Rinsenji Temple

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Rinsenji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. Uesugi Kenshin, a military commander during the Sengoku (Warring States) period, spent time and studied here as child between the ages of 7 and 14. The temple was founded in 1497 by Kenshin’s grandfather, Nagao Yoshikage, as a memorial to his late father, following which the temple became a family temple for both Nagao and Uesugi. The temple grounds are home to a splendid main gate, said to have been moved from the back gate of Kasugayama Castle. Visitors will also find the graves of the Uesugi family and memorial tower, and the Fureashi Kannon statue, said to make strong legs when touched with the feet.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Nakamonzen 1-1-1 Map
Area: Myoko / Joetsu Area
Phone: 0255245846
Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: New Year's holiday, Snow season-Mar.
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults500yen, Children250yen
※25people and above 10% discount
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of August 3, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Notification: Temporary closure:Closed for the time being (according to 2020/10/26)
* Information may have changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

ちょっと残念

Reviewed : 2022.11.13

往時を彷彿とする山門が立派です。目的だった宝物館は肝心の謙信像がコピーで残念です。お庭にお花が可愛く咲いていて美しい。ここの駐車場から春日山城に登る裏ルートがあります。
上杉謙信公の墓所

Reviewed : 2022.05.15

上越市にある春日山の麓にあります。拝観料は宝物館見学も含め、500円です。長く長尾家の菩提寺で、上杉謙信公が幼少期に勉強されたお寺出そうですが、その後、高田藩に転封されてきた領主の菩提寺にもなったそうで、裏山（結構広く、高さがあります）にある御墓所には、上杉謙信の他、堀、松平、榊原家のお墓もありました。
越後長尾家に所縁のお寺です

Reviewed : 2021.11.01

春日山城麓に有る越後長尾家、そして上杉家に所縁の寺院です。境内には上杉謙信公のお墓も有りますよ(遺骸は米沢に有ると思いますが)。宝物館も見もの、上杉家の資料や鎧兜が見られます。入場料500円、駐車場も有ります。