Honke Tsuruki Soba: Traiditional Soba Restaurant in Shiga
On the foot of Mt, Hiei is a historic district, Sakamoto. Sakamoto, closely connected to Enryaku-ji Temple, has many traditional
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On the foot of Mt, Hiei is a historic district, Sakamoto. Sakamoto, closely connected to Enryaku-ji Temple, has many traditional
Read MoreAt the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as
Read MoreOn the top of Mt. Hiei is a huge temple complex, Enryaku-ji. While many people just visit the To-do the
Read MoreOn the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and
Read MoreCalled Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred
Read MoreOne temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on
Read MoreOn the border between Otsu and Uji, there is as quaint temple, Shoho-ji, better known as Iwama-dera [岩間寺]. While one
Read MoreLake Biwa is the gem of Shiga Prefecture. Scores of tourist come there throughout the year to enjoy fishing, boating,
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