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  1. Hogon-ji Temple

    Nagahama Area

    Hogon-ji Temple

    Hogon-ji Temple is dedicated to Benzaiten (Goddess of Music). Benzaiten in Hogon-ji Temple is referred to as one of 3 major Benzaitens in Japan together with Enoshima and Itsukushima.

  2. Tsukubusuma-Jinja Shrine

    Nagahama Area

    Tsukubusuma-Jinja Shrine

    Kawarake-nage (plate throwing) which was described in the Tale of the Heike can be done from the Worship Hall. When a wish is written on an unglazed small plate and the plate is thrown toward the torii gate standing on the rocks, it is said that the wish will come true if the plate passes through the torii gate.

  3. Daitsuji Temple

    Nagahama Area

    Daitsuji Temple

    Daitsuji Temple has been known by the nickname

  4. Omi Kohoan Temple

    Nagahama Area

    Omi Kohoan Temple