Chuzen-ji Temple (Tachiki Kannon)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nikko-shi
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 08:00-17:00 · Apr-Oct 8:00-17:00; Nov-Mar 8:00-16:00 (Dec-Feb 8:30-15:30); open daily except severe weather; last entry 30 min before closing
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 500 adults · Child: JPY 200 elementary · Goshuin JPY 300; sutra copying and drawing the Kannon JPY 1000 each, no booking; No.18 of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage
- Address
- 2578 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661, Japan
- Coordinates
- 36.7315, 139.4920
Introduction
Known as Tachiki Kannon, Chuzen-ji was founded in 784 by the mountain ascetic Shodo Shonin and serves as a branch of the World Heritage Rinnai-ji temple complex and No.18 of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage. Shodo is said to have carved a thousand-armed Kannon directly into a standing tree by the lake, the image still rooted in the earth — hence 'standing-tree Kannon'. The hall also enshrines Namikiri Daikokuten and Aizen Myoo. The Godaido hall is the classic Okunikko viewpoint, framing Lake Chuzenji and 2,486-metre Mt Nantai, at its best in the mid-October to early-November maple season. Behind the hall, a quiet path past thirty-three Kannon stone figures makes a contemplative add-on.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00-17:00 |
Apr-Oct 8:00-17:00; Nov-Mar 8:00-16:00 (Dec-Feb 8:30-15:30); open daily except severe weather; last entry 30 min before closing
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 500 adults |
|---|---|
| Child | JPY 200 elementary |
Goshuin JPY 300; sutra copying and drawing the Kannon JPY 1000 each, no booking; No.18 of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage
Transportation
Tobu bus 45-50 min from Nikko Stn to Chuzenji Onsen, 5 min walk
30 min from Kiyotaki IC via Irohazaka
On Lake Chuzenji, near Kegon Falls
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Chuzen-ji Temple (Tachiki Kannon)?
Monday: 08:00-17:00; Tuesday: 08:00-17:00; Wednesday: 08:00-17:00; Thursday: 08:00-17:00; Friday: 08:00-17:00; Saturday: 08:00-17:00; Sunday: 08:00-17:00; Apr-Oct 8:00-17:00; Nov-Mar 8:00-16:00 (Dec-Feb 8:30-15:30); open daily except severe weather; last entry 30 min before closing
How much is the admission for Chuzen-ji Temple (Tachiki Kannon)?
Adult: JPY 500 adults; Child: JPY 200 elementary; Goshuin JPY 300; sutra copying and drawing the Kannon JPY 1000 each, no booking; No.18 of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage
How long should I spend at Chuzen-ji Temple (Tachiki Kannon)?
A typical visit takes 30-60 min.
How do I get to Chuzen-ji Temple (Tachiki Kannon)?
Bus: Tobu bus 45-50 min from Nikko Stn to Chuzenji Onsen, 5 min walk; Driving/Parking: 30 min from Kiyotaki IC via Irohazaka
