Ashiura Kannon-ji

Ashiura Kannon-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the city of , , . The temple was founded in the Hakuho period and its grounds were designated a National Historic Site in 2004.
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Ashiura Kannon-ji Temple” and “観音寺”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ikishiro Shrine and Lake Biwa Museum.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 440 metres southwest of Ashiura Kannon-ji.

Museum
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The is in , . It was founded in 1996. The theme of the museum is "relationship between lakes and people" and introduces the nature and culture of , the largest and oldest lake in Japan. is situated 2½ km northwest of Ashiura Kannon-ji.

Garden
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The , also known as the Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden specializing in aquatic plants and best known for its extensive lotus display. is situated 2 km northwest of Ashiura Kannon-ji.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karasuma Peninsula and Kusatsu.

Locality
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is a locality.

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is a city located in , Japan. The city lies on , Japan's largest freshwater lake. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 139,913 in 63,942 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km2.

Ashiura Kannon-ji

Latitude
35.05947° or 35° 3′ 34″ north
Longitude
135.95494° or 135° 57′ 18″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q3X53+QX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5855900223
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q11614893
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In Other Languages

From Indonesian to Ukrainian—“Ashiura Kannon-ji” goes by many names.
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Ashiura Kannon-ji”
  • Japanese: “芦浦観音寺”
  • Ukrainian: “Храм Асіура Каннондзі”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 安國寺 and 金乗寺.

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