Kofu, Yamanashi / 甲斐善光寺
Kai Zenkoji Temple
A Jodo-school temple in Zenkoji, Kofu, founded by Takeda Shingen. Its main hall and gate are Important Cultural Properties. The main hall, built in shumoku style, measures about 38 m east to west, 23 m north to south and 26 m high, one of the largest wooden buildings in eastern Japan.
Last official check
28 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
27 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30).
Checked 28 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
None.
Checked 28 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Getting there
15 minutes on foot from JR Sakaori Station (Chuo Line).
Checked 28 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
30 cars and 10 buses; contact the temple in advance if coming by coach.
Checked 28 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Wheelchair access, stair handrails, loan wheelchairs and an AED; a simple English guide is available.
Checked 28 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Kofu, Yamanashi (Japanese address: 山梨県甲府市善光寺3-36-1)
Official site: https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/kankou/spot/p1_4353.html
Location
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Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
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Verification log
- 28 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/kankou/spot/p1_4353.htmlHours, closing days, access, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.