Buddhist templeShiga

Eigen-ji Temple

永源寺

Address: 滋賀県東近江市永源寺高野町41

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History

Sasaki Ujiyori established Eigenji in 1361 with Jakushitsu Genko as founding abbot.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1361
Foundation
MuromachiRecorded event
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

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

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

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

Landmarks on this map

Building 1
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Building 2
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Building 3
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Building 4
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Building 5
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Building 6
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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

Normal worship hours are 09:00–16:00; November hours change for autumn viewing.

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Eigen-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Foundation

Explore the grounds

Building 1

Building 2

Building 3

Building 4

Building 5

Building 6

Visiting information

Opening hours