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Saimyō-ji Temple 西明寺

Saimyō-ji (西明寺), also known as Kotō-sanzan Saimyōji (湖東三山西明寺) or as Ryūōzan Saimyōji (龍應山西明寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the town of Kōra, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The honzon of the temple is Yakushi Nyōrai, the Buddha of healing.

Location	Kōra-chō, Shiga (甲良町滋賀県)
Coordinates	35.18397, 136.28428 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Temple garden
Cultural property	Place of Scenic Beauty, National Treasure of Japan
Established	0836
Official website	http://www.saimyouji.com

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Wikipedia (English): Saimyō-ji (Kora)
Wikipedia (Japanese): 西明寺 (滋賀県甲良町)
Wikidata: Q11628433

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Saimyō-ji Temple 西明寺

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