Kyozo 経蔵
The Kyozo (scripture/sutra repository) dates back to 1759 and is an Important Cultural Asset. The octagonal, rotating container inside dates back to 1694. This container holds the sutras. Visitors can pay to rotate the container.
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.
Kyozo 経蔵
The Kyozo (scripture/sutra repository) dates back to 1759 and is an Important Cultural Asset. The octagonal, rotating container inside dates back to 1694. This container holds the sutras. Visitors can pay to rotate the container.
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.