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| Peony tree of Sojiji Temple | |
| Sojiji Temple, dating from the 1400's, is known for its Kannon(the Goddess of Mercy) and Buddhist artifacts, and is most famous for its peony tree in Shiga. Every year from the end of April until the middle of May, a peony tree festival is held here. | |
| Address | 708 Miyashi-cho Nagahama Shiga, Japan |
| Time | 9:00 ~ 17:00 |
| Fee | \300 |
| Tel | 0749-62-2543 (Sojiji Temple) |
| January | February | March | April | June | August | September | October |