Kongōrin-ji, Buddhist temple in Aisho, Japan
The main hall features traditional Japanese architectural elements, including cypress bark roofing and detailed wooden carvings from the medieval period.
The temple was established in 741 by Buddhist monk Gyoki under Emperor Shomu's decree, connecting it to the construction of the Great Buddha statue.
The temple houses fourteen Buddhist statues designated as Important Cultural Properties, including the principal deity Kannon Bodhisattva and Amida Buddha.
Visitors can access the temple via JR Biwako Line to Inaeda Station, followed by a 15-minute taxi ride or reservation-based shared taxi service.
The temple garden, recognized as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, contains a tea room called Suiunkaku built during the late Edo period.
Location: Aisho
Inception: 741
Founders: Gyōki
Part of: Kotō Sanzan, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, trente-trois sites d'Omi Saigoku
Website: http://kongourinji.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.16125,136.28306
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:15
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