Rinsenji temple
林泉寺
The Temple Where Uesugi Kenshin Studied
This temple was built in Meiou 6 (1497).
Uesugi Kenshin, a samurai of the Sengoku period, studied at this temple from age 7 to 14, focusing on literature and tactics.
General Information
| Address | 新潟県上越市中門前1-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Directions | ●30 minutes on foot from Kasugayama Station (Tokitetsu-Haneuma Line) |
| Car Park | ●Regular cars:30 (free of charge) |
| Opening Times | ●Hours of Operation : 9A.M. to 5P.M. |
| Prices | 【Admission fee】(including treasure exhibition) |
| Notes | The gates may close without advance warning depending on weather. |
| Contact Name | Rinsenji Temple |
| Telephone Number | 025-524-5846 |
| Fax Number | 025-525-5006 |