Shorakuji Temple

📍 Shiga, Kora · 4 Shoraku-ji, Kora Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Shorakuji Temple in Kora Town has become known, true to its name, as a place cultivating joy and spiritual happiness. The Buddha's teachings speak not of fleeting pleasures but of deep spiritual fulfillment, and countless pilgrims have sought this transcendent state here. Within this temple's compassionate atmosphere, one discovers that true happiness lies in perfect alignment with nature and the Buddha's boundless compassion.

Benefits

joyful heartPure Land happinessBuddha's peace

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