Enman-in Monzeki Temple was founded in the latter half of the Heian period. Its Shoin-zukuri style imperial hall from the Momoyama period is an important cultural property, and the south side of the garden is a national historic site and scenic…

Central

This museum tells the history of zezeyaki pottery, famous as one of the seven pottery kilns favored by the tea ceremony master Kobori Enshu. Exhibitions feature tea containers, bowls, pitchers, and more. Visitors can also enjoy matcha tea from zezeyaki…

Central

Sakamoto Townscape – A Temple Town of Stone Walls and Sato-bo Monks’ Residences 【Highlights】 ・A historic temple townscape of sato-bo monks’ residences and stone walls lining the approach to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. ・Anoshu-zumi stone walls, skillfully built by combining large…

Northern

Ukimido (Mangetsu-ji Temple) – One of the Scenic Eight Views of Omi on Lake Biwa 【Highlights】 ・Picturesque views of Ukimido standing at the end of a bridge extending over Lake Biwa. ・Expansive vistas across the lake, including Mount Ibuki, Oki…

Northern / North central

Iwama-dera Temple (Iwamaseiho-dera Temple) – Home of the Sweating Kannon and Basho’s Mountain Retreat 【Highlights】 ・The Main Hall, which welcomes pilgrims as the 12th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. ・The principal image, known as the “Sweating Kannon,” said to…

Southern