Unto-an Temple

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Kinjo-san Unto-an is a historic Zen Buddhist temple with over 1,300 years of history, famously known as the place where the legendary warrior Uesugi Kenshin spent his childhood. The temple is renowned for its grand architecture and the saying, "If you haven't visited Unto-an, you don't know the heart of Echigo." Its red gates and peaceful stone-lined approach offer a profound spiritual atmosphere and a glimpse into medieval religious life.

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Minamiuonuma City Tourism Association

Unto-an Temple

Address: 660 Unto, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata
Website: http://www.untouan.com/
Operator: Unto-an Temple

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