Things to Do
Karasaki-jinja Shrine
Karasaki－jinja Shrine is dedicated to a god with a deep connection to Hiyoahita-taisha Shrine, and as featured in the “Night Rain at Karasaki,” one of the Eight Views of Omi, is also a place of exceptional beauty.
Overview
Access
- JR Kosei Line Karahashimae Station 15 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
There are no nearby spots currently listed within 3 km of this location.
Basic Information
During weekdays you can buy seals and talismans from "Kagiya" in front of the temple
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Enman-in Monzeki
A temple with more 1000 years of history, founded in the later Heian period (794-1185).
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More than 2,000 lanterns create an illusory and ethereal world inside the temple grounds.
Mii-dera Temple New Year’s Bells
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