Daikanjin 大勧進
The Daikanjin is the residence of the chief priest. Since Zenko-ji is a "shared" temple, this is the residence of the Tendai sect priest. The Jodo sect residence is in the Daihongan. It has one of Japan's top 100 gardens, and an illustrated Tale of the Genji scroll which is not on display.
Zenko-ji is the most important temple in Nagano prefecture. It belongs to both the Jodo Shu and Tendai sect. The original temple was built in 642 about 200 meters south, but it was moved to its present location in 1707 to avoid the fires which had damaged Zenko-ji in the past. Zenko-ji houses the hibutsu, a Buddha image so secret that not even the head priests are allowed to view it. Only a replica can be viewed by the public, and that only happens during Gokaicho--once every six years. Zenko-ji is perhaps most famous for its role in the battles of Kawanakajima between the feudal lords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen. During these battles it was used as a base by Kenshin.
Zenko-ji. Nagano City, Nagano.
Daikanjin 大勧進
The Daikanjin is the residence of the chief priest. Since Zenko-ji is a "shared" temple, this is the residence of the Tendai sect priest. The Jodo sect residence is in the Daihongan. It has one of Japan's top 100 gardens, and an illustrated Tale of the Genji scroll which is not on display.
Zenko-ji is the most important temple in Nagano prefecture. It belongs to both the Jodo Shu and Tendai sect. The original temple was built in 642 about 200 meters south, but it was moved to its present location in 1707 to avoid the fires which had damaged Zenko-ji in the past. Zenko-ji houses the hibutsu, a Buddha image so secret that not even the head priests are allowed to view it. Only a replica can be viewed by the public, and that only happens during Gokaicho--once every six years. Zenko-ji is perhaps most famous for its role in the battles of Kawanakajima between the feudal lords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen. During these battles it was used as a base by Kenshin.
Zenko-ji. Nagano City, Nagano.