Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Kōra-chō / Saimyō-ji Temple
Kōra-chō, Shiga Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Saimyō-ji Temple
- Nearest stationTaga Taisha-mae Station 4.7 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, National Treasure
Saimyō-ji (西明寺), also known as Kotō-sanzan Saimyōji (湖東三山西明寺) or as Ryūōzan Saimyōji (龍應山西明寺) 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.
From the Wikipedia article “Saimyō-ji (Kora)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Saimyō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kōra-chō, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Taga Taisha-mae Station, 4.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 46 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Saimyō-ji Temple?
- Taga Taisha-mae Station. It is 4.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Saimyō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Saimyoji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Three-storied Pagoda, Saimyoji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Aishō-chō Historical Museum: 先従隗始 (CC0), Kongōrin-ji Main Hall: VanishingDuck at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kongōrin-ji Temple: VanishingDuck at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Taga Town Museum: 先従隗始 (CC0)
