Satobo Residences

Highlights & Introduction

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 stronger than their associations with the temples. There are currently more than 50 satobo residences in existence. Gardens in the ten residences of Renge-in Temple, Sogen-in Temple, Old Hyakugo-in Temple, Hoseki-in Temple, Jitsuzobo-in Temple, Shiga-in Temple, Old Chikurin-in Temple, Ritsu-in Temple, Butsujo-in Temple, and Juryo-in Temple were nationally designated sites of scenic beauty in 1998 amongst these satobo residences. Old Chikurin-in Temple, Old Hyakugo-in Temple, and Shiga-in Temple are open to the public. (Photo is of the garden in Old Chikurin-in Temple)

Access

Address

Sakamoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0113, Japan

By car: 10 min from the Shimosakamoto Interchange on the Kosei Road
By train: ・20 min walk from JR Hieizan Sakamoto Station
・Direct from Keihan Sakamoto Hieizan-guchi Station

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Access from Kyoto

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From Kyoto Station

Access from nearby airports

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

Parking Lot: Space for 52 cars, 20 large vehicles (use Omiyagawa Sightseeing Parking Lot)
Contact Information: Sakamoto Tourist Information Center

Phone number: +81-77-578-6565