Saikyoji
📍 Shiga, Otsu · 5-13-1 Sakamoto
About
Mountain 戒光山
Sect 天台真盛宗
Principal 阿弥陀如来
Founder 聖徳太子（伝承）
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
Fee
¥300
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
An ancient temple of the Tendai school that flourished as a subsidiary lodge of Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Also known as the memorial temple of Akechi Mitsuhide, it stands quietly in Sakamoto. Having consoled the spirits of samurai who traversed the Sengoku period and preserved countless cultural treasures, it is a temple rich in history. Its beautiful garden and substantial buildings soothe the hearts of visitors.
Benefits
household safetyprotection from misfortuneacademic achievementfulfillment of wishesancestor venerationgood luck and prosperity
Tips
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Access
🕯️ 0 JR湖西線「比叡山坂本」駅から江若バスで約7分（西教寺停留所下車）、または徒歩約30分です。京阪「坂本」駅からは徒歩約25分です。
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