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Yoshimine-dera

善峯寺

In 1034 Emperor Go-Ichijo gave Yoshimine-dera imperial rank, so the head priest was a member of the imperial family for many years, although it is no longer so today. The 20th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

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Address: 1372 Oshio-cho, Oharano
Hours: Daily 08:00-17:00
Price: ¥400 (¥500 during special exhibit)
Website: yoshiminedera.com (opens in a new tab)

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