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Jogon-in is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Omihama, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. A defining element of this temple's history is its connection to the famous daimyo Oda Nobunaga. It is said that the current main hall originated from the Miroku-do hall, which Nobunaga moved from Taga Village (modern-day Omihachiman) to this site. The temple grounds are home to numerous significant treasures, including the main hall and the Ro-mon (tower gate), both designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, as well as several other assets designated by Shiga Prefecture and Omihachiman City.
The history of the main hall traces back to the relocation ordered by Oda Nobunaga. The legend states that the Miroku-do hall from Taga Village was moved to the current location by Nobunaga's command. Due to this historical movement, the main hall features an elegant Irimoya-zukuri (hip-and-gable) style with a heavy tiled roof, boasting a scale of 7 bays in the front and 6 bays in the side. The Ro-mon (tower gate) also showcases historical continuity, as it utilizes the original gate from Jion-ji temple, which was built during the late Muromachi period. These architectural features make Jogon-in a vital landmark for understanding the history of the Omihachiman region.
Jogon-in houses a diverse collection of Buddhist art and architectural masterpieces. First, the main hall and the Ro-mon are highly valued for their architectural styles and status as Important Cultural Properties. A standout treasure is the