Ashiura Kannon-ji, Buddhist temple in Kusatsu, Japan
The temple stands within a fortified compound surrounded by moats and high earthen walls, featuring traditional Japanese architectural elements and sacred structures.
Founded during the Hakuho period in the late 7th century, Ashiura Kannon-ji became a Tendai school temple in 1408 and controlled transportation in Lake Biwa.
The temple complex includes the Amida-do from the Muromachi period and the Shoin from early Edo Period, both designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
The temple opens its doors to visitors only three days annually: two days in spring and one day in autumn for special viewing sessions.
During the Tokugawa shogunate, the temple managed the Nakahara Goten palace, which served as lodging for the Shogun during visits to Kyoto.
Location: Kusatsu
Website: http://za.ztv.ne.jp/kanjo445
GPS coordinates: 35.05961,135.95503
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:09
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