Shoho-ji Temple (The Wisteria Temple)
Shohoji Shiga
Located in Hino, Shiga, Shoho-ji is a historic temple renowned for its stunning wisteria.
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
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
Sun
11/1
18°/10°
0%
Mon
11/2
18°/13°
100%
Tue
11/3
18°/10°
8%
Wed
11/4
19°/9°
30%
Thu
11/5
19°/15°
86%
Fri
11/6
20°/11°
46%
Sat
11/7
12°/7°
16%
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
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