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Former Chikurin-in Temple

This temple was once used as a place for priests to stay, but it is under the ownership of the [...]

Historic Satobo Residences

It is said the satobo residences of Sakamoto first came into existence when the elderly monks o[...]

Former Site of Sakamoto Castle

After Enryaku-ji Temple was burned down in 1571, Sakamoto Castle was constructed on the shores [...]

Isomeshi Garden (and Picture-Framing Pavilion)

This garden is located in the former home of a samurai named Isomeshi.The garden is said to be [...]

Dejima Lighthouse

This 8 meter wooden lighthouse was the first in the prefecture, built in 1875.The area near the[...]

Kunin Residence (Old Okamoto Residence)

This was one residence of th e so-called “kunin” (“public characters”), monks of Enryaku-ji Tem[...]