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Ishiyamadera(石山寺)

いしやまでら Ishiyamadera

Ishiyamadera(石山寺)

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Said to be where Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji. The main hall and the tahoto pagoda are National Treasures.

TypeTemple
City / townOtsu
Said to bringLearning / Safe childbirth / Good fortune
Area in the prefectureKonan

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