滋賀県 · Kinki Region
Shiga Hidden Gems
6 spots
Shiga· Nagahama
Chikubushima Island — Sacred Lake Island Temple
Chikubushima (竹生島) is a small sacred island in northern Lake Biwa, home to Hogonji Temple (宝厳寺) and Tsukubusuma Shrine (…
Chikubushimaisland templeLake Biwa+2
Updated Jun 2026
Shiga· Otsu
Shirahige Shrine — Torii Gate in Lake Biwa
Shirahige Shrine (白鬚神社) is a 2,000-year-old Shinto shrine famous for its vermillion torii gate standing in Lake Biwa, 30…
Shirahige Shrinetorii in lakeLake Biwa+2
Updated Jun 2026
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Shiga· Otsu
Enryakuji Temple — Mt. Hiei's Mountain Monastery Complex
Enryakuji Temple (延暦寺) is a sprawling Buddhist monastery complex atop Mt. Hiei (848m), straddling the border between Kyo…
EnryakujiMt. HieiTendai Buddhism+2
Updated Jun 2026
Shiga· Otsu
Miidera Temple — Historic Tendai Temple with City Views
Miidera Temple (三井寺, formally Onjo-ji) is a major Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 672 CE, located on Mt. Hiei's easter…
MiideraTendai BuddhismOtsu+2
Updated Jun 2026
Shiga· Otsu
Omi Shrine — Karuta Card Game Holy Site
Omi Shrine (近江神宮) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Tenji (626–672 CE), who reigned during Japan's adoption of Chi…
Omi ShrineEmperor Tenjikaruta+2
Updated Jun 2026
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Shiga· Otsu
Ishiyama-dera Temple — Literary & Autumn Color Spot
Ishiyama-dera (石山寺, 'Stone Mountain Temple') is a historic Buddhist temple founded in 747 CE, built on a massive natural…
Ishiyama-deraTale of Genjiautumn colors+2
Updated Jun 2026