Chubu Wide-area Tourism Portal Site -- Travel to Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites This showcases sightseeing destinations in Japan's Chubu region (the prefectures of Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, and Shiga).

Shiga Prefecture Koga Area

This temple, which belongs to the Tendai sect, is located in Mt. Iwane, about 2.6km north-west from JR Mikumo station. Saicho came to this mountain at the beginning of the Heian period and founded a second temple buildings of Enryaku-ji temple. The temple was named Konan Sanzen after Emperor Kanmu recovered from illness here when Saicho presented him water imbued with spiritual powers. The solemn, palace-like main hall of the temple is designated as a national treasure. Inside the hall, 15 statues are enshrined, including the sitting statue of Yakushi Nyokai made of wood, which is the object of worship.