Chūzen-ji Temple
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Highlights
- Established by the monk Shodo Shonin, this temple marks the spiritual beginning of Nikko’s sacred heritage.
- Situated right beside the scenic lake, offering peaceful water views and mountain surroundings.
- The statue was once swept into the lake by a landslide but was later found floating unharmed, adding to its sacred significance.
- Admire a dramatic dragon ceiling painting and statues of the Five Wisdom Kings inside the temple halls.
- Once the starting point for pilgrims climbing Mount Nantai, making it spiritually significant.
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What's included
- Chūzen-ji Temple TicketChild
Things to note
- This is an admission ticket to Chuzenji Temple (Tateki Kannon) located on the shore of Chuzenji Lake in the World Heritage "Nikkosan Rinnoji Temple". Tickets are valid within 6 months after purchase. Child are free
- Please prepare the QR code of the ticket you purchased before checking in
- Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged after purchase.
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