On Mount Hiei, the Okuhiei Driveway runs on the north side and the Hieizan Driveway on the south side, with the Tōdō area—home to the main hall of Enryaku-ji temple—serving as the dividing point. The total length is about 20…

North central

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple – A World Heritage Site Alive with 1,200 Years of Prayer 【Highlights】 ・A historic mountain temple with a 1,200-year legacy, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. ・Vast temple grounds spread across Mount Hiei, said to…

Northern / North central

It is said the satobo residences of Sakamoto first came into existence when the elderly monks of Enryaku-ji Temple were given retirement residences. Many of these residences feature gardens because the monks’ associations with retired life in old age were…

North central

Many visitors come to this public park with a sweeping view of the forest and hills of Lake Biwa and central Otsu. Facilities include not only an obstacle course, but also a sports ground, gymnasium, and heated pool. There is…

Central

The capitol of Japan was originally moved from Nara’s Asuka to Otsu by Emperor Tenji in 667. Following his death in 672 however, a succession dispute arose leading to the event now known as the “Jinshin revolt,” which turned the…

Central