Shakugoji Temple (Hiyoshi Shrine)

Japanese name： 赤後寺（日吉神社）

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Main Image Wooden Standing Thousand-Armed Kannon Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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The wooden standing Thousand-Armed Kannon is enshrined in the Kannon Hall at Shakugoji Temple (Hiyoshi Shrine). Dating from the Heian period and thought to have been made in the 9th century, it is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Carved mainly from a single piece of cypress, the body was hollowed from both front and back, and its lacquer-gilt finish shows features resembling the wood-core dry-lacquer technique. Together with another bodhisattva image traditionally identified as Sho Kannon, it has long been preserved as a principal image and revered as the 'Korori Kannon,' believed to turn misfortune into benefit. Viewing is from 9:00 to 16:00 and requires advance reservation.

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Spot ID 6811

Temple / Site Shakugoji Temple (Hiyoshi Shrine)

Visiting Area Kannon Hall

Visiting Status Advance reservation required (9:00–16:00)

Address 滋賀県長浜市高月町唐川1055

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