Gonshō-ji, Buddhist temple in Otsu, Japan
Gonsho-ji forms a section of the Mii-dera complex, featuring traditional Buddhist architecture and 1,500 cherry trees along Lake Biwa's canal.
Buddhist monk Annen established Gonsho-ji in 904 as a branch of the Onjo-ji Temple, creating a center for religious studies and practices.
The temple maintains its position as one of the thirty-three sacred sites in the Kinki region, where pilgrims perform traditional Buddhist rituals.
Visitors can reach the temple through a 20-minute walk from JR Otsu Station or a 10-minute walk from Keihan Kamisakaemachi Station.
An observation platform at Gonsho-ji provides views across the temple's rooftops and the surrounding landscape of Otsu city.
Location: Otsu
Inception: 904
Founders: Annen
Part of: Mii-dera, trente-trois sites d'Omi Saigoku
Address: 滋賀県大津市逢坂2丁目11-8
GPS coordinates: 35.00656,135.85800
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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