Kannon Sacred Site Ishiyama Temple in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture (8th day of the trip)

This time, I will introduce Ishiyama-dera Temple, where you can enjoy exciting stones.
Ishiyamadera is an ancient temple in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, which has been worshiped as a sacred Kannon site since ancient times.
The precincts have paths rich in nature with differences in elevation, so you can enjoy worshiping without knowledge of Buddhism or temple architecture.
Wollastonite, a natural monument, Tahoto pagodas that represent the teachings of esoteric Buddhism, stone pagodas such as the five-ring pagoda and Hokyointo pagoda, kake-zukuri, sand steps, etc.
#Ishiyama Temple #Ishiyama Sakamoto Line #Sightseeing in Otsu #Sightseeing in Shiga #Kannon Sacred Site
table of contents
0:00 intro
1:09 History of Niomon and Ishiyama Temple
2:34 Wollastonite, a national natural monument
3:54 Genji-no-ma and Murasaki Shikibu's parade
4:26 Tahoto
5:28 Five Ring Pagoda
6:03 Hokyointo pagoda and sand stepping
7:33 Dongfeng no Sono Plum / Kakezukuri Light Hall