Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Otsu / Ishiyama-dera Temple
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture · National Treasure
Ishiyama-dera Temple
- Nearest stationIshiyamadera Station 0.8 km
- DesignationNational Treasure, Natural Monument
Ishiyama-dera (石山寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Ishiyamadera neighborhood of the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon-shu Tōji-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu image of Nyōirin Kannon.
From the Wikipedia article “Ishiyama-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ishiyama-dera Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ishiyamadera Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure, Natural Monument |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 47 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ishiyama-dera Temple?
- Ishiyamadera Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ishiyama-dera Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure, Natural Monument.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Ishiyamadera: Daderot (CC0), Ishiyama-dera wollastonite rock: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tahōtō, Ishiyamadera: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōmi Kokuchō: Saigen Jiro (Public domain), Shiga Museum of Art: Rui.ishiguro (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōtsu City Science Museum: イココ (CC BY-SA 4.0)
