Chojyuji Temple
A Buddhist temple located in Higashitera, Konan City. According to records, the temple was founded in the late Nara period on the order of Emperor Shomu. The temple’s principal object of worship is a figure of the Guardian Kshitigarbha of Childbirth, and worshipers are believed to be granted luck in having children, a safe childbirth, and long life. The hinoki bark thatched roof main temple, built in the Heian period, is a designated National Treasure. Together with the Zensuiji Temple and the Joraku-ji Temple, this temple is counted as one of the “Three Temples of Konan.”
Spot details
- Address
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Shiga Pref. Konanshi Higashitera 5-1-11
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- Area
- Konan / Kusatsu Area
- Phone
- 0748773813
- Hours
- 9:00-16:00
- Closed
- open everyday (However, reservation is required for Jan.--Mar.)
- Fees
- [Climbing fee] [Adult] 600yen [Middle/High school students] 300yen
- Parking Lot
- Available(20spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes (Grounds only) * Main hall is not possible
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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