Miidera (Onjouji) temple in Shiga; the beautiful view of Japanese temple and Biwako lake

Miidera (Onjouji) temple is a representtive sightseeing spot in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture. You can see the beautiful view of Japanese temple and Biwako lake.

This is known as a temple of Tendaishu sect of Buddhism. It was built in 672 at first. You can enjoy a full-fledged old Japanese temple.

Kondo is one of the main buildings there.  The statue of Buddha Maitreya Bodhisattva is enshrined in it.

You can strike the bell. It is said that people can escape from hardship by hearing the sound that bell rings. Even now, the bell is used as time signal in some area.

You can see rotating shelf for sutras. It has solemn atmosphere.

 

You can take a rest with seeing Biwako lake which is the largest lake in Japan. It's so large that you can't see the opposite shore.

 

 

 

One scene of the movie "Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin)" was filmed here. It's very famous movie in Japan.

You can access to there by foot from Miidera station.

Nagahama city; famous for Biwako lake and glass items

There are many sightseeing spots in Nagahama city in Shiga prefecture, Japan.
Nagahama is famous for glass items now.
It takes about 50minutes from Kyoto to Nagahama by train.

The view of Nagahama. You can see snow there in winter.

And you can see Biwako lake, which is the largest lake in Japan.

Nagahama castle is an important point in Sengoku period.

The scape from top of this castle is nice.

There are many shops around Kurokabe square.

You can get glass items here.

Oumi beef is famous in Japan. I reccomend to try Sukiyaki, it's delicious!