Visiting 養福寺
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
- Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.
Best time
October to March. Busiest weekends and long holidays. Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Places to visit near 養福寺
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How to reach 養福寺
Nearest towns with a guide: Shibata (6 km) · Suibara (15 km) · Tainai (20 km). Coordinates 37.94577, 139.27797. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit 養福寺?
October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near 養福寺?
Nearby: Suwa Shrine (Shibata) (temple, 6 km), Lake Hyōko (lake, 16 km), 大形神社 (temple, 19 km), 白山神社 (temple, 23 km), 蒲原神社 (temple, 23 km), 旧新潟税関庁舎 (fort, 24 km).
Is 養福寺 worth visiting?
養福寺 is listed as a notable Buddhist site in Niigata Prefecture on Spotwander.
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