Saimyō-ji

Local name西明寺
LocationKōra, Shiga, Japan

Saimyō-ji, also known as Kotō-sanzan Saimyōji or as Ryūōzan Saimyōji is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the town of Kōra, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The honzon of the temple is Yakushi Nyōrai, the Buddha of healing. The temple was founded in the early Heian period and together with Kongōrin-ji in Aishō and Hyakusai-ji in Higashiōmi the temple forms a group of three temples known as Kotō-sanzan. The complex includes several National Treasures and a garden designated as National Place of Scenic Beauty.

Tags Place of Worship
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saimyō-ji_(Kora)

Address Japan

Coordinates 35°11'0.277" N 136°17'7.802" E

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