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Kannonshō-ji Temple

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Kannonshō-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a large Kannon statue and mountain views.

Kannonshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Tendai sect temple, part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
  • Dedicated to Senju Kannon, founded by the 11th century.
  • Located on Mount Kinugasa, 370 meters above sea level.

What to see

  • 3.56-meter tall seated Senju Kannon statue.
  • Current main hall, rebuilt in 2004.
  • Structures designated as National Registered Tangible Cultural Properties.
  • Site of Kannonji Castle.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県近江八幡市安土町石寺2 Open in Google Maps

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