The former Chikurin-in Temple: The Garden of Sakamoto
The Sakamoto area is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei, just 15 minutes from Otsu in Shiga prefecture. This
Read MoreThe Sakamoto area is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei, just 15 minutes from Otsu in Shiga prefecture. This
Read MoreOn 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
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