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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Otsu City
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
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Yokawa of Enryaku-ji, Birthplace of Omikuji
On the top of Mt. Hiei is a huge temple complex, Enryaku-ji. While many people just visit the To-do the
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Sai-to: Enryaku-ji’s Western Pagoda
On the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and
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To-do, the Eastern Pagoda of Enryaku-ji Temple
Called Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred
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Enryaku-ji Hieizan : the Historic and Powerful
One temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on
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Iwama-dera Temple, the Temple of the Sweating Statue
On the border between Otsu and Uji, there is as quaint temple, Shoho-ji[正法寺], better known as Iwama-dera [岩間寺]. While one
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Koshu, Local Shiga Food near Ishiyama-dera
Near Ishiyama-dera Temple are many restaurants, but one of the more unique restaurants, and our personal recommendation, is Koshu. Running
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