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 |
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| Directions | ●30 minutes on foot from Kasugayama Station (Tokitetsu-Haneuma Line) ●15 minutes by car from Joetsu IC (Hokuriku Expressway) |
| Car Park | ●Regular cars：30 (free of charge） ●Large bus：10 (free of charge） |
| Opening Times | ●Hours of Operation : 9A.M. to 5P.M. ●Holidays: None |
| Prices | 【Admission fee】（including treasure exhibition） ●Adults: 500JPY ●Elementary/junior high school children：250JPY ※10% discount for a group of 25 or more, 20% for a group of 100 or more |
| Notes | The gates may close without advance warning depending on weather. |
Contact
| Name | Rinsenji Temple |
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| Telephone Number | 025-524-5846 |
| Fax Number | 025-525-5006 |
