About this place
Temple 13 of Saigoku — Shingon temple on wollastonite cliffs above Lake Biwa’s southern shore.
Linked to literary pilgrimage (including Genji lore) as well as Kannon devotion.
Where you'll find it
Contemplating
On these routes
Pilgrimage circuits that include this place.
Pure Land
Japan 100 Kannon
The full national Kannon pilgrimage — Saigoku 33 + Bandō 33 + Chichibu 34, traditionally completed as one lifelong vow.
East Asia
Pure Land
Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage
Japan’s oldest major Buddhist circuit — 33 temples of Kannon across Kansai, older than the Shikoku henro.
East Asia
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Other centers and temples in the same tradition.
