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Shoho-ji Temple (The Wisteria Temple)
Shohoji Shiga
Located in Hino, Shiga, Shoho-ji is a historic temple renowned for its stunning wisteria.Explore this spot
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Shoho-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect, located at the foot of Mount Shoho (361.8m) in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture.
What makes it special
Wisteria viewingNational Important Cultural PropertyHidden Buddha unveilingSafe childbirth protectionShiga sightseeing
About Shoho-ji Temple (The Wisteria Temple)
- Stunning Wisteria Landscapes: A must-see seasonal spectacle of purple blossoms.
- National Important Cultural Property: Home to a significant historic stone pagoda.
- Rare Spiritual Encounter: The Eleven-faced Kannon, a sacred deity revealed only once every 33 years.
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Weather forecast
Tue
8/4
30°/24°
33%
Wed
8/5
32°/22°
9%
Thu
8/6
31°/26°
70%
Fri
8/7
31°/25°
96%
Sat
8/8
30°/23°
62%
Sun
8/9
31°/22°
62%
Mon
8/10
31°/23°
48%
Tips
Payment
Cash only
English Support
No English support available
Reservation
No reservation required
Clothing
Please wear modest clothing suitable for a temple visit
Photography
Please follow local instructions regarding restricted areas
Accessibility
Some steps/uneven surfaces present
Etiquette
Please maintain silence and respect the sacred environment