Suikan-ji

📍 Shiga, Otsu · 246 Enjoji-cho, Otsu, Shiga

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About

Founded1920

EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken

RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)

FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)

HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

History

Near Onjoji, Suikan-ji honors Kannon who protects clean flowing water and blesses those grateful for water's gifts. In this place near Lake Biwa, water's sacredness is deeply carved in human hearts. Like clear water, hearts are purified, and pilgrims depart with cleansed spirits.