Shakudō-ji

Shakudo-ji Temple stands at the foot of Mount Kodakami, featuring a main hall that houses three significant Buddhist statues from the Heian period.

The temple's eleven-faced Kannon statue, created during the late Heian period between 794 and 1185, earned recognition as an Important National Cultural Property.

The temple maintains its significance as a place where people seek blessings for fertility, with the Kannon statue serving as a focal point for these prayers.

Visitors can access the temple via a 10-minute drive from JR Kinomoto Station, with an entrance fee of 300 yen and operating hours from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Unlike traditional Buddhist temples, Shakudo-ji operates without resident monks, as local community members take responsibility for its maintenance and preservation.

Location: Nagahama

Address: 滋賀県長浜市木之本町石道419

GPS coordinates: 35.50364,136.25783

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:49