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Sakabaji Temple
It is an ancient temple mentioned in the Kofuku-ji Kanmu Chosho (Courtesy of the Official Documents of Kofuku-ji Temple), and it is said that the splendor of the Kannon Hall was so great that it was talked about by people far away in the capital. Unfortunately, it was burned down, and the current Kannon Hall is said to have been built by the monk Kakunin during the Edo period.
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Kawasuso Shrine and Karasaki Shrine
According to the shrine's legend, this is an ancient shrine that was already in existence during the time of Emperor Tenchi, and the three princess gods of Haraedo are enshrined in the main hall. The area is bordered by three rivers, the Chiuchi River (old Okawa), the Ikugi River, and the Momose River, which flow into Lake Biwa, and to the east are Mount Ibuki, Mount Unzen, and Mount Takeo.
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Kaizu Tenjin Shrine
It is unclear when the shrine was first established, but it is said to have begun in the late Heian period when a shrine was enshrined at the site of what is now Kaizu-Ageoyama. It flourished under the protection of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Maeda clan, the feudal lord of Kaga. In the shade of overlapping old pines and cedars…
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Osakiji Temple
This is a temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. It is the ninth temple of the Omi Saigoku Pilgrimage and is popularly known as "Osaki Kannon." It was founded by Taicho during the Nara period, and the statue is said to have been made by him. The Senkanmatsu and Bentenmatsu pine trees in the precincts are…
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Nishiomi Seven Lucky Gods
There are Seven Lucky Gods in Takashima City too. New Year's is nice, but we recommend visiting them in early spring, when you can also enjoy the plum and cherry blossoms that adorn the grounds of each shrine and temple. There are also colored paper specially designed for the Nishiomi Seven Lucky Gods tour. *Shrines and temples…
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