Konan City

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Located in southern Shiga, Konan City is a city full of historical atmosphere that flourished around the former Tokaido post town "Ishibe-juku." Especially, the three ancient Tendai temples "Joraku-ji," "Choju-ji," and "Zensui-ji" are called the "Konan Sanzan," with all their main halls designated as National Treasures, making them crown jewels of Japanese Buddhist architecture. In autumn, you can enjoy stunning foliage adorning these temples, and their silence and beauty capture the hearts of visitors. It is a hidden gem recommended for authentic-minded travelers wanting to luxuriously enjoy National Treasure architecture and the changing seasons while following the footsteps of Edo-period travelers.

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（滋賀県湖南市）どんなん　こんなん　えーまち　こなん市

（滋賀県湖南市）どんなん　こんなん　えーまち　こなん市

Konan City

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【滋賀県公式観光PR動画】シガリズム 甲賀エリア

Biwako Visitors Bureau

Konan City

Address
Inside Aeon Town Konan, 4580 Iwane, Konan-shi, Shiga
Website
https://www.burari-konan.jp/
Operator
Konan City Tourism Association

Konan City Spots List

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  • Junibo Onsen Yurara
  • Joraku-ji Temple
  • Choju-ji Temple
  • Zensui-ji Temple
  • Omi Ikkan-bari Ebitani Kogei
Junibo Onsen Yurara
Shiga

Junibo Onsen Yurara

"Junibo Onsen Yurara," located at the foot of Mt. Junibo (Mt. Iwane) in Konan City, is a comprehensive resort facility where you can enjoy day-trip hot springs and auto-camping surrounded by rich nature. The natural hot spring features open-air baths and saunas, ideal for healing fatigue after hiking or cycling. Furthermore, the attached campsite is well-equipped, allowing visitors to experience the globally popular "Empty-handed Camping" in the Japanese mountains. Popular with families and travelers wanting to fully enjoy modern Japanese outdoor life while appreciating Shiga's rich nature with all five senses, such as gathering around a campfire under a starry...

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Joraku-ji Temple
Shiga

Joraku-ji Temple

"Joraku-ji Temple" in Konan City is an ancient Tendai sect temple counted as one of the Konan Sanzan. The main hall and three-storied pagoda, rebuilt during the Nanboku-cho period, are both designated as "National Treasures," showcasing the essence of traditional Japanese wooden architecture with no compromise. Especially, the temple buildings arranged utilizing the mountain slope harmonize beautifully with the surrounding rich nature; among seasonal landscapes, the sight dyed in autumn leaves is overwhelming. Spending time facing National Treasure architecture in precincts enveloped in silence, away from the hustle of tourism, is a very luxurious spiritual experience that lets you feel...

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Choju-ji Temple
Shiga

Choju-ji Temple

"Choju-ji Temple," one of the Konan Sanzan, is a historic temple established by Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The main hall, designated as a National Treasure, radiates a simple yet heavy beauty, conveying the appearance of early Japanese Buddhist architecture to the present. Various flowers bloom throughout the seasons along the approach, earning it the nickname "Temple of Flowers," especially enchanting visitors with tunnels of cherry blossoms in spring and vivid red maples in autumn. It is also known for granting blessings for childbirth and longevity, allowing visitors to feel Japan's traditional culture of prayer closely. The space where...

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Zensui-ji Temple
Shiga

Zensui-ji Temple

"Zensui-ji Temple" in Konan City is one of the ancient temples constituting the Konan Sanzan, a sacred site where legends of "sacred water that heals illness" remain, as its name suggests. Inside the National Treasure main hall, more than 30 Buddhist statues crafted from the Heian to Kamakura periods are enshrined, overwhelming visitors with their power and high level of artistry. Within the precincts surrounded by deep mountains, pure water still springs forth, allowing visitors to touch the origins of Japan's spiritual culture within the dignified air. Particularly, the opportunity to view Important Cultural Property statues up close is highly...

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Omi Ikkan-bari Ebitani Kogei
Shiga

Omi Ikkan-bari Ebitani Kogei

"Ebitani Kogei" in Aisho Town is a workshop that continues to protect the techniques of Shiga Prefecture's traditional craft "Omi Ikkan-bari," which has a history of over 400 years. These crafts, made by applying washi paper to baskets woven from bamboo and finishing them with lacquer, are surprisingly light and have a unique flavor where the luster increases the more they are used. The workshop also offers an experience course for applying washi paper, allowing you to experience with your own hands the "spirit of valuing things," which can be said to be the forerunner of Japan's recycling culture. It...

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