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Zentokuji Temple

Zentokuji Temple

城端別院善徳寺

Toyama · Chubu

Zentokuji is a Jodo Shinshu branch temple that forms the core of the old town of Johana in Nanto, with a walled compound of halls, gates and reception rooms rather than a single building. The main hall, gate, bell tower and drum tower are all prefecturally designated cultural properties, and a guided visit takes in the audience rooms and the shoin apartments. The temple holds roughly ten thousand items, including a text in Shinran's own hand. Sermons are given in the main hall daily at 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Why it's hidden

Johana is a silk town with an intact temple-front street twenty minutes from the expressway, and the temple's rooms are shown only by prior arrangement, which keeps casual traffic to almost nothing.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 291 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Guided visit 500 yen per person; advance application required. The treasure hall is currently closed.
Nearest station
Jōhana Station · 15 min walk
Website
zentokuji.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

templehistoryarchitectureold townculturehidden gem

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