Zenkoji Temple in Nagano has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt over the centuries a number of times and the present main hall (hondo) of the temple was built in 1707. The temple is approached through two impressive, wooden gates. Niomon (Deva Gate) houses two fierce, guardian dieties (deva) and the this gate - Sanmon Gate holds five, wooden, Buddhist statues.
Zenkoji is a non-sectarian temple. A high-priest and priestess also share the duties of the temple's ecumenical services. In an ancient ceremony, the high priest or priestess prays for the salvation of visitors every morning.
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