Watakishi-ji Kannon-do (Kogen-ji)

📍 Shiga, Nagahama · 50 Watakishi, Takatsuki, Nagahama, Shiga 529-0237

About

Founded 736

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

This sacred hall enshrines a national treasure—the wooden eleven-faced Kannon image that has inspired devotion for over a millennium. The Bodhisattva's compassionate gaze reaches every suffering soul, offering salvation and eternal peace to all who seek.

Benefits

Kannon's protectionRelief from sufferingSalvation for all beings

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