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金勝山浄厳院

Jogon-in Temple

In 1577, Oda Nobunaga,

On the site of the former Jionji Temple, the family temple of the Sasaki Rokkaku clan,

A Jodo sect monk from Kinshozan (present-day Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture)

This is a Jodo sect temple founded by inviting the Venerable Ouyo Myokan.

In 1579, between the Jodo sect and the Nichiren sect

It is known as the site of the "Azuchi Religious Debate."

The main image is a wooden seated statue of Amida Buddha, and the main hall and gatehouse are

It is designated as an Important Cultural Property.

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Cultural property introduction

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Jōgon-in Main Hall

Wooden statue of Oda Nobunaga

Wooden seated statue of Amida Buddha

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10-minute walk from JR Biwako Line "Azuchi Station"

521-1345

744 Jionji, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture

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