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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: Shiga’s most famous shrine

At the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as

On the top of Mt. Hiei is a huge temple complex, Enryaku-ji. While many people just visit the To-do the

On the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and

Called Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred

One temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on

Known as the “Mt. Fuji of Omi” you’d expect Mt. Mikami in Yasu, Shiga to be a towering giant, much

Many people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga

For many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its