Local favourite Buddhist site · Nakaniikawa, Toyama Prefecture

Sanmon 山門(日石寺)

Sanmon 山門(日石寺) is a Buddhist site in Nakaniikawa, Toyama Prefecture.

Sanmon 山門(日石寺): crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this Buddhist site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Sanmon 山門(日石寺)

Season: October to March.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Sanmon 山門(日石寺): tips

  • Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
  • Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.

How to reach Sanmon 山門(日石寺) — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.66212, 137.39077. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Sanmon 山門(日石寺)?

    October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Sanmon 山門(日石寺)?

    Nearby: Nissekiji 大岩山 日石寺 (Buddhist site, 0 km), 立蔵神社 (temple, 12 km), 称名滝 (waterfall, 19 km), Hie Shrine (temple, 20 km), Toyama Castle Park (park, 21 km), 魚津八幡宮 (temple, 21 km).