Kongorinji
(金剛輪寺) One of the 3 neighboring Tendai Buddhist temples known as Kotosanzan. It dates back to 741 AD, and is also famous for the 2000 Jizo statues lining...
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Saimyoji
(西明寺) One of the 3 neighboring Tendai Buddhist temples known as Kotosanzan. A popular tourist destination during the changing leaves of autumn, but also a beautifully preserved temple...
Shirahige Jinja Shrine
Shirahige Jinja ( 白髭神社 ) is a shrine in Takashima that was founded in 5 BC. It is most famous for the large torii gate which rises out...
Tarobogu Shrine
Tarobogu (太郎坊宮) is a picturesque shrine on Mt. Tarobo in Yokaichi-town, which is now part of Higashiomi City. There are connected walking paths up and around the mountain,...
Taga Taisha Shrine
Taga Taisha Shrine ( 多賀大社 ) is one of the most famous and historically important shrines in Shiga. It has strong ties with the imperial shrine in Ise...