Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Aishō-chō / Kongōrin-ji Temple
Aishō-chō, Shiga Prefecture · National Treasure
Kongōrin-ji Temple
- Nearest stationToyosato Station 6.2 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
Kongōrin-ji (金剛輪寺), also known as Matsuo-dera (松尾寺) (from its location) is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the town of Aishō, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The honzon of the temple is Kannon Bosatsu.
From the Wikipedia article “Kongōrin-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kongōrin-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Aishō-chō, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Toyosato Station, 6.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kongōrin-ji Temple?
- Toyosato Station. It is 6.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kongōrin-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kongōrin-ji Main Hall: VanishingDuck at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Aishō-chō Historical Museum: 先従隗始 (CC0), Three-storied Pagoda, Saimyoji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Main Hall, Saimyoji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Saimyō-ji Temple: z tanuki (CC BY 3.0), Hyakusai-ji Temple: Yusuke.ogawa at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain)