Things to Do
Enman-in Monzeki
A temple with more 1000 years of history, founded in the later Heian period (794-1185).
Overview
Access
- JR Tokaido Main Line Otsu 20 min on foot
- Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Miidera 10 min on foot
- 8 minutes from Meishin Kyoto Higashi IC.
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Related Things to Do
Ishiyama-dera Temple Fall Moon Festival
More than 2,000 lanterns create an illusory and ethereal world inside the temple grounds.
Mii-dera Temple New Year’s Bells
The “Evening bell at Mii-dera Temple” is famous for being one of the Three Bells of Japan, and also as one of The Eight Views of Omi.
Enryakuji Temple Ceremony to Exorcise Evil & New Year’s Bells
The New Year’s Bells and Ceremony to Exorcise Evil are annual traditions for New Year’s Eve at Hieizan.
Omi Jingu Shrine Karuta Festival
With its connection to the opening poem of the famous collection known as the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, Omi Jingu Shrine plays host to the “Karuta Opening Ceremony,” based in the Japanese card game.
Sanno Festival
The “Sanno (Mountain King) Festival” is one of the three major Lake Biwa festivals.
Omi Jingu Shrine Mounted Archery Performance
A display of yabusame (mounted archery) by the Takeda School from the Japanese Traditional Archery on Horseback Association.
Related Trip Ideas
Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Discover Historic Temples and Craft Ceramics on Lake Biwa
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
4. Cherry Blossoms Rice Bowel / Nunobiki-yaki Kamamoto
Day Trip to Nagahama city
