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Kawarayazen-ji Temple

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瓦屋寺

Ancient Rinzai temple with important cultural properties and a scenic mountain setting.

Kawarayazen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school temple.
  • Main deity is Senju Kannon.
  • Also called Kawarayazen-ji.
  • Located on Mt. Mitsukuri.

What to see

  • Main hall is a registered tangible cultural property.
  • Jizo-do hall is a registered tangible cultural property.
  • Kuri is a registered tangible cultural property.
  • Bell tower is a registered tangible cultural property.
  • Wooden standing statue of Senju Kannon is an Important Cultural Property.
  • Ancient roof tiles from the late Asuka period.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県東近江市建部瓦屋寺町436 Open in Google Maps

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