Otsu no Miya Nishikori Ruins

Highlights & Introduction

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 then capital of the nation to ruins. Following its demise, for an extended period of time the whereabouts of the former palaces’ remains were largely unknown, spawning numerous debates over its true location. Remains of a structure that seemed to resemble the palace were later discovered however in the 40s of the Showa era. The Otsu no Miya Nishikori Ruins are a national historic site.

Access

Address

2-chōme-8-8 Nishikōri, Otsu, Shiga 520-0027, Japan

By car: 10 min from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway
By train: 2 min walk from Keihan Omi-jingu-mae Station

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

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
Website: Official website
Contact Information: Otsu City Museum of History