Places

Places worth the detour

Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.

Temple

Ishiyamadera

A Shingon Buddhist temple in Otsu traditionally founded in 747, preserving numerous important cultural properties and National Treasures of traditional architecture.

Otsu · Shiga

Temple

"Floating Temple" - Mangetsu-ji

This Heian-period temple beside Lake Biwa houses an Important Cultural Property statue and was built to honor Amida Butsu and ensure the lake's safety and prosperity.

Otsu · Shiga