Temple · Koto Sanzan (Aisho)
Kongorinji Temple 金剛輪寺
Koto Sanzan temple in Aisho with a National Treasure main hall, a path lined with thousands of small Jizo, and 'blood-red' autumn maples.
Hours8:30-16:30 (gate closes 17:00)
PriceAdult: ¥800
Junior high: ¥300
Elementary: ¥200
Junior high: ¥300
Elementary: ¥200
Getting thereJR Inae Station, 15 min by taxi
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeMid to late November
Address874 Matsuoji, Aisho-cho, Echi-gun, Shiga 529-1202
Websitekongourinji.jp
About
Kongorinji is said to have been founded by Gyoki in 741. A long stone path lined with small Jizo statues in red bibs and pinwheels leads up to the Kamakura-period main hall (National Treasure) and three-storied pagoda. Its Myojuin garden is a Place of Scenic Beauty and its maples are famous as 'chizome no momiji'.
Highlights
- Main hall (National Treasure)
- Approach lined with thousands of Jizo statues
- Myojuin garden (Place of Scenic Beauty)
- Autumn maples
Tips
- Shared taxi 'Ainori' from JR Inae Station (800 yen) by reservation
- Shuttle buses from JR Kawase in autumn
- Hours 8:30-16:30
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