Overview
Hyakusai-ji is a temple of the Tendai school in the Hyakusaiji neighborhood of Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture. Its mountain name is Shakasan and its principal image is an Eleven-Headed Kannon; its founding is attributed to Prince Shotoku. Together with Kongorin-ji and Saimyo-ji, it is known as one of the "Three Great Temples" east of Lake Biwa.
Highlights
- ●An old temple said to have been founded in 606
- ●One of the Koto Sanzan, alongside Kongorin-ji and Saimyo-ji
- ●A precinct designated a National Historic Site
- ●Temple scenery known for its autumn foliage
History
Said to have been founded in 606, the temple attributes its establishment to Prince Shotoku. Its mountain name is Shakasan, and it enshrines an Eleven-Headed Kannon as its principal image. The precinct is designated a National Historic Site, and the temple holds an Important Cultural Property. Together with Kongorin-ji and Saimyo-ji, it forms the Koto Sanzan on the eastern side of Lake Biwa.
Access
The temple stands in the Hyakusaiji neighborhood of Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, and belongs to the Tendai school.
Best season
Known for its autumn foliage, the precinct takes on color in fall, while the quiet air of an old temple can be felt throughout the four seasons.
Map
35.1269, 136.2888 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the precinct of Hyakusai-ji, whose mountain name is Shakasan
- 2Pay respects at the hall enshrining the Eleven-Headed Kannon
- 3Walk the precinct designated a National Historic Site
- 4Take in the temple's history and foliage as one of the Koto Sanzan
Did you know?
💡 Hyakusai-ji is counted, with Kongorin-ji and Saimyo-ji, as one of the Koto Sanzan.
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