Rinsen-ji Temple

Rinsen-ji Temple

Rinsen-ji Temple
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Discover Joetsu
Joetsu, Japan216 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019
Rinsen-ji Temple is in Joetsu city Niigata Pref.✨This temple is related to Uesugi Kenshin, who is the famous busho(Japanese military commander) in Sengoku period⚡️
林泉寺は新潟県上越市にあるお寺です。戦国武将、上杉謙信の所縁の地でもある林泉寺是非訪れてみてください。
Written 6 January 2019
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TakadaEnglishCrew
Joetsu, Japan17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016
Rinsen-ji is tucked away in the forest at the base of the hill below Kasugayama Shrine, and can be explored for a small fee. The temple has an impressive wooden mon (gate), behind which is a lovely little temple garden before steps lead to the main temple building. Off to one side is a small museum presenting the history of the temple and its most famous devotee: Sengoku Period regional hero, Uesugi Kenshin.

A visit to the temple on the day of the annual festival held in Kenshin's honour (late August) sees the temple come alive with taiko drums and a procession of samurai, reenacting the day Kenshin and his generals prayed for victory before heading into battle with their infamous rival, Shingen Takeda.

Rinsen-ji is a beautiful little temple and well worth a visit.
Written 20 July 2017
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