Jōraku-ji Temple
常楽寺
Jōraku-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with two National Treasures.
What it is
- Independent Tendai-affiliated temple, founded as Aboshisan Jōraku-ji.
- Main image is Senju Kannon.
- Known as Nishidera, meaning 'West Temple'.
- First temple of the Omi Saigoku Sanjusan Kannon Pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main hall, rebuilt in 1360, is a National Treasure.
- Three-storied pagoda, rebuilt in 1400, is a National Treasure.
When to go
- Onibashiri festival is held in mid-January.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県湖南市西寺6丁目5-1 Open in Google Maps
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