4890-I Kohan, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture
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¥500
Zenkoji Temple in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, is a serene temple offering stunning views of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Lake Suwa, and the Tateshina and Yoko Mountains from its bell tower gate. Affiliated with the Shingon sect, this temple houses statues relocated from Suwa Taisha Shrine during the Meiji period. Visitors can freely ring the bell at certain times. Located a short distance from Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine Hongu, it's accessible via a narrow road next to Konan Elementary School. A visit here provides a peaceful escape and panoramic vistas.