Things to Do
Remains of the Enmanin Temple Gate
The large and extremely beautiful gardens that spread to the south of Enmanin-shinden Temple are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site, and a visit is especially recommended during the changing of the leaves in fall.
Overview
Access
- Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Miidera Station 10 min on foot
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Related Things to Do
Enman-in Monzeki
A temple with more 1000 years of history, founded in the later Heian period (794-1185).
Omi Jingu Shrine Mounted Archery Performance
A display of yabusame (mounted archery) by the Takeda School from the Japanese Traditional Archery on Horseback Association.
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.
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