永源寺
Eigen-ji Temple
Sasaki Ujiyori established Eigenji in 1361 with Jakushitsu Genko as founding abbot.
Shiga — Temples
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12 places
7 Temples · 5 ShrinesAbout historical eras
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延暦寺
Enryaku-ji Temple
Saicho established Ichijo Shikan-in, the predecessor of the Konpon Chudo, in 788.
日吉大社
Hiyoshi Taisha
Saicho’s adoption of Hiyoshi’s deity as a Tendai protector helped spread Sanno worship throughout Japan.
宝厳寺
Hōgon-ji Temple
Temple tradition says Emperor Shomu sent Gyoki to establish the island temple following a dream oracle in 724.
石山寺
Ishiyama-dera Temple
Temple tradition credits Roben with its foundation in 747 at Emperor Shomu’s request.
満月寺
Mangetsu-ji Temple
The present Ukimido hall was rebuilt in 1937 and repaired again in 1982.
園城寺
Mii-dera Temple
The temple’s origin account credits Prince Yota with donating land to commemorate his father, Emperor Kobun.
近江神宮
Ōmi Jingū
Omi Jingu was consecrated in 1940 following the campaign to build a shrine for Emperor Tenji.
白鬚神社
Shirahige Shrine
The shrine’s own account attributes its creation or restoration to Princess Yamatohime during Emperor Suinin’s reign.
摠見寺
Sōken-ji
The current provisional main hall was built in 1932 on the former Tokugawa Ieyasu residence site.
多賀大社
Taga Taisha
Shrine tradition links Chogen’s longevity prayer at Taga with his later reconstruction of Todaiji.
天孫神社
Tenson Shrine
The shrine took its current name, Tenson Jinja, in the early Meiji period.
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