Shiga-in Monseki Temple
It is said that this temple is the relocated Hosho-ji Temple, which was moved from Kitahaku-gawa, Kyoto by the Buddhist monk Tenkai in 1615. Later, the temple was given the name Shiga-in by Emperor Go-Mizunoo. Until the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868), the temple served for generations as the residence for imperial princes who became Tendai Buddhist monks. The temple itself is quite a sight, with an anoushuzumi-style stone gate, whitewashed walls, an early Edo Period landscape garden designed by the famous Kobori Enshu (a nationally designated a sight of scenic beauty) and sliding door paintings created by artists of the Kano school.
| Address | 4-6-1 Sakamoto, Otsu City |
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| Access |
■By train 20 min walk from JR Hieizan Sakamoto Station, or 5 min walk from Keihan Sakamoto Hieizan-guchi Station ■By car 10 min from Kosei Road Shimosakamoto Interchange |
| Parking | 20 cars, several large vehicles |
| Contact |
TEL:+81-77-578-0130 |
| Business Hours | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Closed on | No regular closing days |
| Price | 450 yen (400 yen for groups of 20 or more) |