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Yokawa Jōkō-in Temple

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Yokawa Jōkō-in Temple

横川定光院

Shiga · Kansai

Yokawa Jōkō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in Sakamoto Honmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Its management is conducted by the Nichiren sect according to an agreement, and it holds the heritage designation of Nichiren sect historical site.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.1· 66 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
jyokoin.wixsite.com/index

Today

9:00–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tags

templespiritualculture

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