Zuiryuji Temple (Honzan Murakumo Imperial Palace)

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A Buddhist temple located at the summit of Mt. Hachiman in Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City. The temple was built by mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, older sister of the mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to serve as a burial site for her son, the samurai lord Toyotomi Hidetsugu, after he was ordered to commit suicide by Hideyoshi. The temple was later moved to its current location. Each year in June the temple holds the Hachimanyama Jizo Festival.

Spot details

Zuiryuji Temple (Honzan Murakumo Imperial Palace)

Address: Shiga Pref. Oumihachimanshi Miyauchichou 19-9 Map
Area: Omihachiman Area
Phone: 0748323323
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Feb. Has a day off
Fees: [Temple Admission fee to worship] 500yen
*Special admission fee to worship 600yen during the event period (7/15-10/31)
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Note: *Please check at Mt. Hachiman Ropeway for exact location information as it may take you to the base of the mountain.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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