Joraku-ji Temple

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"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 the depth of Japanese history and aesthetic sense firsthand.

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Joraku-ji Temple

Address: 6-5-1 Nishidera, Konan-shi, Shiga
Website: https://www.eonet.ne.jp/~jo-rakuji/
Operator: Joraku-ji Temple

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