Inami Betsuin Zuizenji Temple
This temple of the Ohtani sect of Shinshu is a branch of Kyoto's Higashi Honganji Temple. During the Warring States Period, it served as a base for the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist uprising. It is notable for the stout stone walls surrounding the temple buildings. Located in a residential area a 15-minute drive from Hokuriku Expressway's Tonami Interchange on Route 156, the temple's biggest attraction is the carvings located all over its buildings. All of the decorative carvings were created by craftspeople from the wood carving district in Inami, part of present-day Nanto City. Visitors can bear witness to the superior skills of the expert carpenters and wood carvers who built the temple.
Spot details
- Address
- Toyama Pref. Nantoshi Inami 3050 Map
- Phone
- 0763820004
- Hours
- 9:00-16:30
- Closed
- open everyday (confirmation required)
- Fees
- [Worship] General (High school students and above) 500yen, Group (20 people or more) 450yen
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available(Nanto_Tourism_Free-WiFi)
- English Menu
- Available (Pamphlet)
- Average budget
- [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Iconic woodcarving
- A temple opened in 1390 is the largest wooden Buddhist temple in Hokuriku region. The woodcraft was spectacular. Worth a visit.
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- So hidden but so big and beautiful
- The whole prefecture made a great job at preserving a traditional aspect but Inami is definitely the best example. I spent hours wandering there and I still love it. The surrounding and the interior...
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- Wood carving and panelling everywhere
- This temple includes great slabs of wood, detailed carved dragons and giant wooden columns. The main hall is supposedly the 4th largest wooden building in Japan.
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