Kongourin-ji Temple

Area

Hikone

Category

Shrine / temple

”Kongourin-ji Temple" stands in Shouhozan, Aisho-cho of Aichi-gun, in Shiga Prefecture. It is a Tendai sect temple that was opened by the Great Priest Gyoki to the order of Emperor Tenmu in 741. The precinct has important cultural properties all over, including the main temple of Daihikaku Temple (a national treasure), which features a Japanese-styled design representative of the Kamakura era and the tree-story pagoda, which is said to be 40 years older than the main hall. The Meishoteien Garden is a famous spot to see the autumn leaves. The garden offers an awe-inspiring view entirely in red, which is called "Chizome-no Momiji (bloody autumn leaves)". We also recommend that you visit "Restaurant Karakubo" to enjoy Buddhist cuisines, which are cooked based on Buddhist rules, while seeing the beautiful garden.

Basic Information

Address

874 Matsuo-dera, Aisho-cho, Aichi-gun, Shiga Prefecture, 529-1202

Phone

0749-37-3211

Hours

Admission 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Fee

Adult (high school student or older): 600 yen
Junior high school student: 300 yen          
Elementary school student: 200 yen

Credit Card

Not accepted

Guide

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Japanese

Website

http://kongourinji.jp

Access

FromJR Kyoto Line Inae Station
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Shared taxi ride (about 15 minutes)
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