What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Kannonshō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Azuchi, Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, founded in 605. Perched 370m up Mount Kinugasayama near Lake Biwa, it enshrines Senjū Kannon Bosatsu and serves as the 31st stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

Pilgrimage

How do I visit?

Admission

Adult (18+)¥500
High School Student (15-18)¥300

Location

Pilgrimage Routes

Sacred journeys this temple belongs to

BuddhistMajor Route

Saigoku 33 Kannon

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Last updated: April 26, 2026

Kannonsho-ji Temple(観音正寺)

Name: Kannonsho-ji
Address: Omihachiman, Shiga, 521-1331, JP
Telephone: +81748462549
Price range: ¥¥

Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture

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