2347 Bessho Onsen, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Jorakuji Temple, located in Bessho Onsen, is the head temple of Hokimuki Kannon. Founded in 825, this Tendai sect temple features a stunning thatched-roof main hall and a serene atmosphere. Key highlights include the stone pagoda, a designated Important Cultural Property, and a 350-year-old pine tree. Visitors can explore the historic grounds and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The temple is a 10-minute walk from Bessho Onsen Station on the Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line. A small donation is customary for entry.