
Chuonji Temple, Jodo Sect (浄土宗 忠恩寺)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 40 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Dinner Near the Station to Fuel Up Before the Main Toro MatsuriAbout this spot
Iiyama City, also known as the Town of Temples, is home to 22 temples, and Chuonji is one of the historic old temples among them. Its dignified main hall, fitting for a region of heavy snowfall, and quietly maintained grounds convey, even today, the history of Iiyama's development as a castle town and temple town. It's a perfect place to spend a quiet, calm moment in the midst of your walk through town.
Tips
Accessible on foot or by car from the Takahashi Mayumi Doll Museum. Since the grounds are also a place of daily religious life, please observe manners and view quietly.
Best time to visit
About 40 minutes. The soft afternoon light lets you calmly savor the atmosphere of the temple grounds.
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〒389-2253 長野県飯山市飯山奈良沢2029
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