Buddhist temple
Zensui-ji
善水寺（ぜんすいじ）
Konan, Shiga Prefecture
A temple in Konan, Shiga Prefecture, whose main hall, a National Treasure, enshrines a seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, an Important Cultural Property, as its principal image. Many other Buddhist statues are also housed in the hall besides the principal image.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was opened in the Wadō era of the Nara period as a place of practice for protecting the nation, at the request of Empress Genmei, and was revived in the Enryaku era by Dengyō Daishi Saichō. It is said that it was given the name Zensui-ji because Emperor Kanmu's illness was healed by the sacred water of this temple. The main hall was rebuilt in the Nanboku-chō period and is designated a National Treasure.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 善水寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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