Jinguji

Place of worship • 3-chōme-21-1 Asamaonsen, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0303, Japan

4.2(65 reviews)

The Historical and Cultural Jingu-ji Temple of Asama Onsen

A Space Overflowing with the Charm of Ancient Temples

The Jingu-ji Temple, located in the Asama Onsen area of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, was founded in the Nara period. It is a historically significant temple with its over 400-year-old Mimon Sugi tree and a beautiful stone garden, exuding the majestic atmosphere of the Rinzai sect. The fusuma paintings in the main hall, masterpieces by the Japanese painters Maruki couple, create a fantastic landscape during the autumn leaves season.

A Special Experience Nurturing Spirituality

Morning visits and zen meditation sessions
Enjoying the explanation of the fusuma paintings
Savoring the tranquility of the stone garden
Delighting in the aroma of matcha in the shoin

A Warm Atmosphere Rooted in the Local Community

It is common to see local residents visiting the temple, and the kind treatment by the monks is one of its attractions. Jingu-ji Temple has always been open to local residents, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Access and Surrounding Information

It takes about 20 minutes by bus from JR Matsumoto Station. By car, it is about 20km from the Chuo Expressway, Matsumoto IC exit. Asama Onsen has many inns and has been a popular hot spring resort for a long time. When visiting, it is also recommended to take a leisurely stroll through the atmospheric streets of the hot spring town.

Seasonal Events Adding Color

Spring - Beautiful greenery of the stone garden
Summer - Grand bon dance festival
Autumn - Welcoming the peak of autumn leaves
Winter - Fantastical snow-covered scenery

Each season presents a different aspect of the Jingu-ji Temple, making it best to visit the temple according to each season.

The Ultimate Pleasure of Travelers

Just as it is described,

Tourist attraction Place of worship Point of interest Establishment

Reviews

5(4 years ago)

Scott Combs

Its a nice temple that is hidden. The atmosphere is great.

5(a month ago)

ぞうむし

Asama Onsen has been gradually stripped down and no longer looks like a hot spring. Jinguji Temple continues to make its presence felt. There is a fusuma painting by the artist who painted that picture of Hiroshima. It's sad that I can't remember your name because of my age. That's right, Shun Maruki, Iri Maruki. Maybe if you ask your beautiful wife, you can see it. It's a wonderful and powerful work. I will not be posting photos, so please go out. I went there to see the stone monument of a literary figure who had helped me. He is the predecessor of Koranso. There is a bronze statue at Hotaka High School. It reminded me of the days when we used to drink tea at a kotatsu every night. Thanks to the temple, we were able to meet again. There are many old Asama School ruins and other things with a long history. I thought the reason why the parking lot was so large was because there were many dancers or because there were groups of people. On the way home, I found myself running along an old train track. The train 🚃 no longer exists.

5(8 months ago)

インペリアル

I went to visit the grave. It's a beautiful temple no matter when you go. The people at the temple were also very kind. thank you.

5(a year ago)

Nanae

When he was the previous chief priest, he usually called himself Tobi-shoku instead of chief priest and introduced himself as ``Minano-shu'' (sect). Even though the chief priest was replaced by a younger priest, it remained a Jinguji temple. If you have a chance, we recommend viewing the paintings on the sliding doors in the main hall. A masterpiece by Iri and Shun Maruki.

5(2 years ago)

庄村光明

On November 1st, the morning after staying at Asama Onsen, I visited it during a walk. I was impressed by the autumn leaves, the rock garden, and the beautiful sliding door paintings.

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