Shorinzan Daruma Temple
少林山 達磨寺
A small Zen Buddhist temple built in 1697 in Takasaki, hometown of the traditional Daruma doll, known for its particularly lucky talismans.
〒 370-0868How to get there
群馬八幡Shinetsu Main Line13 min walk from the station
Shorinzan Daruma Temple is a small temple, constructed in 1697 by the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism. The temple is located in Takasaki, which is considered the birthplace of the Daruma doll, a traditional Japanese doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. The Daruma dolls at Shorinzan are said to be particularly lucky, leading the city's public relations department to nickname Takasaki as "The Lucky Town."
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