Grave of Kanehira Imai

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Highlights & Introduction

Imai Kanehira was the military commander of the latter half of the Heian period, and foster sibling of Yoshinaka Kiso (Minamoto). He fought together with Yoshinaka against Yoritomo Minamoto’s army in the battle of Awazu (1184), and after being defeated and the death of Yoshinaka in battle, he chose to take his own life. His current grave was constructed by Imai’s descendants, and his previous was built by the then lord of the Zeze Domain, Toshitsugu Honda, who had great respect for Imai.

Access

Address

2 Chome-4 Seiran, Otsu, Shiga 520-0833, Japan

By car

10 min from the Otsu Interchange on the Meishin Expressway

By train

5 min walk from JR Ishiyama Station

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Business Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Contact Information

Ishiyama Station Tourist Information Center

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