Inami Betsuin Zuizenji Temple

4.5

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
Area: Nanto / Gokayama Area
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

Iconic woodcarving

Reviewed : 2019.04.14

A temple opened in 1390 is the largest wooden Buddhist temple in Hokuriku region. The woodcraft was spectacular. Worth a visit.
本堂は北陸随一の大伽藍

Reviewed : 2022.08.21

伊波にある、真宗大谷派伊波別院。入山料500円を支払って境内へ。山門も立派ですが、式台門、台所門、太鼓堂も見事なものです。本堂、太子堂、宝物殿は内部拝観ができます。伊波彫刻も見所です。
井波彫刻

Reviewed : 2022.05.31

あちこちにある「井波彫刻」がとても良い門前の記念品販売は興ざめです。もう少し考えた方が良いと思い明日。