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Ishiyama-dera Temple
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Buddhist templeShiga

Ishiyama-dera Temple

石山寺

Address
滋賀県大津市石山寺1-1-1
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History

Temple tradition credits Roben with its foundation in 747 at Emperor Shomu’s request.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 747

    Foundation

    NaraAttributed tradition
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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Main Hall

    The temple’s main hall is a National Treasure.

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  2. Tahoto Pagoda

    A two-level pagoda completed in 1194.

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  3. Great East Gate

    The main entrance faces the Seta River.

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  4. Portrait Hall

    Honours Kobo Daishi and the abbot Shunyu.

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  5. Moon-viewing Pavilion

    A pavilion overlooking the Seta River.

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  6. Hojo Hall

    Exhibits feature temple treasures and Murasaki Shikibu.

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  7. Hikari Hall

    This hall enshrines Amida Buddha.

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  8. Heart Sutra Hall

    Houses a rotating repository for donated sutra copies.

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  9. Bishamon Hall

    Dedicated to Tobatsu Bishamonten and attendant figures.

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  10. Rennyo Hall

    A cliffside hall honouring Rennyo.

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  11. Sutra Repository

    A raised wooden storehouse for sacred texts.

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  12. Basho Tea House

    A tea house beside the moon-viewing pavilion.

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  13. Bath House

    A historic bath house with three interior rooms.

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  14. Nasu Yoichi Jizo

    A Jizo image below the main-hall steps.

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Visiting information

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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The gates are open 08:00–16:30, with last entry 16:00.

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Admission

Grounds admission is¥600 for adults; main-hall inner viewing and exhibition admission are additional.

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