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Tahoto (Ishiyama)

Shiga · Otsu · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 石山寺 多宝塔

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WHAT TO DOTahoto (Ishiyama)

Held to be the oldest tahoto pagoda in Japan, said to have been given by Minamoto no Yoritomo.

WHEREShiga

Konan · Otsu

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Held to be the oldest tahoto pagoda in Japan, said to have been given by Minamoto no Yoritomo.

About this place

Ishiyama-dera (石山寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Ishiyamadera neighborhood of the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon-shu Tōji-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu image of Nyōirin Kannon. The temple's full name is Ishiko-san Ishiyama-dera (石光山 石山寺).The temple is the 13th stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route.

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Key facts

Founded：1194 Designation：National Treasure Blessings：Safe childbirth

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