善勝寺

The Zenshō-ji temple sits at the base of mountains in eastern Shiga Prefecture, featuring traditional architecture with wooden halls and stone pathways.

Founded in 607 CE during the reign of Emperor Suiko, the temple maintains connections with the Korean kingdom of Baekje through its architectural elements.

The temple houses a wooden statue of the eleven-faced Kannon carved from a living tree, which is displayed to the public once every 50 years.

Visitors can access the temple via a 30-minute bus ride from Yōkaichi Station, with admission fees of 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for students.

The temple gardens contain a reflective pond that mirrors the changing colors of maple trees during autumn, creating doubled images of red and gold.

Location: Higashiomi

GPS coordinates: 35.17436,136.17156

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06