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Otsu: Miidera Temple with the Spirit of Mount Hiei
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$136.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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 Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, a pivotal monastery
- Experience the beauty of the temple grounds across all seasons
- Suitable for spiritual seekers, history enthusiasts, and cultural travelers alike
- Explore the historic Miidera Temple, a key site in Japanese Buddhism
- Option to visit Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, a pivotal monastery
- Experience the beauty of the temple grounds across all seasons
- Suitable for spiritual seekers, history enthusiasts, and cultural travelers alike
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Miidera Temple Tour
Miidera Temple Tour
Starting point:
Niomon Gate, 246-24 Onjōjichō, Otsu, Shiga 520-0036, Japan
Miidera Temple Tour
Starting point:
Niomon Gate, 246-24 Onjōjichō, Otsu, Shiga 520-0036, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Visit to Miidera Temple
- Guide
- Visit to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei (option)
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks
- Transportation to and from the temples
Meeting point
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.
Meeting point: In front of the Niomon Gate of Miidera Temple.
The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
For details, please refer to the map.
Return details
The ending point is close to railway stations, providing easy access to major destinations within Shiga Prefecture as well as to Kyoto.
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Mii-dera TempleMiidera, 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.
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Otsu: Miidera Temple with the Spirit of Mount Hiei
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$136.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!