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Nishi-ji Temple
〒930-0463 富山県中新川郡上市町大岩１６３
A head temple of the Shingon esoteric sect, located on Mount Dai-gan. The temple enshrines a Fudō Myō-ō (Acala, the Immovable Wisdom King) as its principal image, which is a cliff-carved Buddha (magaibutsu) designated as an Important Cultural Property.
History
According to temple tradition, it was founded in 725 CE (Shōki 2) by the monk Gyōki. During the Muromachi period, the temple suffered damage from military fires associated with the Uesugi clan. In 1967, the main hall was destroyed by fire, but the Fudō Hall was rebuilt in 1970.
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What visitors say
A mystical temple situated in a natural setting. Deep within the main hall stands a magnificent cliff-carved Fudō Myō-ō (Acala) with overwhelming presence, designated as an Important Cultural Property. The temple grounds feature many highlights, including a three-story pagoda and Rokuhon-taki (Six-Strand Waterfall), where visitors can practice waterfall purification. Nearby, the surrounding town offers local specialties such as soba noodles and hot spring baths.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:30
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