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Gichū-ji Temple
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Otsu, Shiga Prefecture · Historic Site

Gichū-ji Temple

Gichū-ji (義仲寺) is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the Baba neighborhood of the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Its honzon is a statue of Shō-Kannon Bosatsu.

From the Wikipedia article “Gichū-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Gichū-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationOtsu, Shiga Prefecture
Nearest stationKeihan-Zeze Station, 0.4 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Gichū-ji Temple?
Keihan-Zeze Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Gichū-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Museum of Shiga Prefecture Biwako-Bunkakan
Museum of Shiga Prefecture Biwako-Bunkakan
0.8 km away · Otsu
Ōtsu City Science Museum
Ōtsu City Science Museum
1.6 km away · Otsu
Setsuko Mitsuhashi Memorial Museum
Setsuko Mitsuhashi Memorial Museum
2.1 km away · Otsu
Lake Biwa Canal
Lake Biwa Canal
2.4 km away · Otsu
Mio Shrine
Mio Shrine
2.5 km away · Otsu
Golden Hall, Mii-dera
Golden Hall, Mii-dera
2.7 km away · Otsu

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Museum of Shiga Prefecture Biwako-Bunkakan: Brakeet (CC0), Ōtsu City Science Museum: イココ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Setsuko Mitsuhashi Memorial Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Lake Biwa Canal: Aw1805 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mio Shrine: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Golden Hall, Mii-dera: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)