Joko-in

Joko-in is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, Shiga. Joko-in is situated nearby to the historic site 瀧尾大権現, as well as near the waterfall 権現之瀧.

Photo: 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Type: Buddhist temple
Description: Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in Sakamotohonmachi, Japan
Also known as: “Jōkō-in” and “Yokawa Jōkō-in Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Enryakuji Temple, Monjuro and Sanzen Temple.

Enryakuji Temple, Monjuro

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Enryaku-ji is a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was first founded in 788 during the early Heian period by Saichō, also known as Dengyō Daishi, who introduced the Tendai sect of Mahayana Buddhism to Japan from China. Enryakuji Temple, Monjuro is situated 3½ km south of Joko-in.

Sanzen Temple

Buddhist temple

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Sanzen-in is a Tendai school monzeki temple in Ōhara, Kyoto, Japan. The Heian period triad of Amida Nyorai flanked by attendants is a National Treasure. Sanzen Temple is situated 3 km northwest of Joko-in.

Sakamoto-hieizanguchi

Railway station

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Sakamoto-hieizanguchi Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company Keihan Electric Railway. Sakamoto-hieizanguchi is situated 3½ km southeast of Joko-in.