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Otsu: Miidera Temple with the Spirit of Mount Hiei
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Otsu
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Ōtsu’s Miidera Temple, nestled along the serene shores of Lake Biwa, invites you to uncover over 1,200 years of Buddhist history. Known for its great bronze bell and a revered Kannon Bodhisattva statue, this historic site showcases architectural elegance amid tranquil paths and stunning lake views. The option to extend your visit to Enryaku-ji Temple offers a glimpse into the heart of Tendai Buddhism, highlighting the unique rivalry and cooperation between these two spiritual hubs. This journey through Japan's religious landscape promises to connect you deeply with the region's cultural heritage.
- Explore the historic Miidera Temple, a key site in Japanese Buddhism - Option to visit Enryak...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei (option)
Guide
Visit to Miidera Temple
Transportation to and from the temples
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Former Chikurin-in Temple
Meeting point: In front of the former Chikurin-in.
The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
For details, please refer to the map.
Return
Suikanji
The ending point is close to railway stations, providing easy access to major destinations within Shiga Prefecture as well as to Kyoto.
Itinerary
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Mii-dera Temple
Miidera, also known as Onjō-ji, is one of Japan’s great Buddhist temples with over 1,200 years of history. Famous for its great bronze bell—celebrated as one of the “Three Famous Bells of Japan”—the temple has long been a center of faith in Kannon Bodhisattva. With atmospheric halls, quiet stone paths, and views over Lake Biwa, Miidera combines history, spirituality, and seasonal beauty, making it a must-visit destination in Ōtsu.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Otsu: Miidera Temple with the Spirit of Mount Hiei
(1) Reviews
Otsu
About
Ōtsu’s Miidera Temple, nestled along the serene shores of Lake Biwa, invites you to uncover over 1,200 years of Buddhist history. Known for its great bronze bell and a revered Kannon Bodhisattva statue, this historic site showcases architectural elegance amid tranquil paths and stunning lake views. The option to extend your visit to Enryaku-ji Temple offers a glimpse into the heart of Tendai Buddhism, highlighting the unique rivalry and cooperation between these two spiritual hubs. This journey through Japan's religious landscape promises to connect you deeply with the region's cultural heritage.
- Explore the historic Miidera Temple, a key site in Japanese Buddhism - Option to visit Enryak...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei (option)
Guide
Visit to Miidera Temple
Transportation to and from the temples
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Former Chikurin-in Temple
Meeting point: In front of the former Chikurin-in.
The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
For details, please refer to the map.
Return
Suikanji
The ending point is close to railway stations, providing easy access to major destinations within Shiga Prefecture as well as to Kyoto.
