Inami Betsuin Zuizenji Temple

Iconic woodcarving

A temple opened in 1390 is the largest wooden Buddhist temple in Hokuriku region. The woodcraft was spectacular. Worth a visit.

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 o...

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.

Temple originated from IWA sculpture

Original Text

I visited Yatsukamachi-dori (Zuisenji Monzen-cho) as a tourist spot on the way to Shokawa Onsen. The well-maintained approach continues, but it is quiet and there are few people because it is a weekday. There was Zuisenji Temple in the clog. The official name was "Shinshu Otani School Ibabetsuin Zuisenji", and although it was quiet and there were no people here, the solemn gate was powerful to make you feel the history. It is said to be the temple where Inabe sculpture originated, and the sculptures in various places are decorated by the hands of Inabe sculpture craftsmen ...

Great mountain gate

Original Text

１４ It is a temple founded in the century. After that, after the turbulence such as becoming the base of Etchu Ikko Ikki, and despite being hit by fire many times, the main hall was rebuilt in １８８５ in the Meiji period, and is now the largest temple of Hokuriku Shinshu Temple. It is. I felt dignity with a simple appearance. I think the mountain gate was especially wonderful.