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Onjo-ji (Mii-dera)
Buddhist temple
Sprawling Buddhist temple complex with a grand gate, a 3-tier pagoda & seasonal cherry blossoms.
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
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Tachiki-Kannon An’yō-ji
Buddhist temple
👍 It is the god of warding off evil.
It's not an unlucky year, but my family climbed over 800 steps😅 for the first time in decades. The stairs are wide and the heights are different...the difference in stride is tough💦
I'm out of breath and I'm wheezing 💨 it's painful because I'm wearing a mask to...
4.40 (955 reviews)
3
Enryaku-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
This sprawling Tendai Buddhist monastery dates to the 7th century but was rebuilt centuries later.
4.30 (7.7K reviews)
4
Ishiyama-dera
Buddhist temple
Tranquil place of worship known for its 2-story pagoda & Buddhist scrolls, plus fall foliage.
4.30 (3.4K reviews)
5
Omi Shrine
Shinto shrine
Time-tested, culturally important shrine with ornate architecture in a Zen-like setting.
4.30 (3.3K reviews)
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Hiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine
Serene shrine complex in grounds with trees, bridges & a stream, known for fall colors.
4.30 (2.5K reviews)
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Takebe Taisha
Shinto shrine
Restored Shinto shrine with a revered wooden statue of a goddess, plus leafy gardens & fountains.
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
8
Saikyo-ji
Buddhist temple
Temple overlooking Lake Biwa known for its monkey decorations, gardens & Akechi Mitsuhide's tomb.
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
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Biwako Terrace The Main-Grand Terrace
Observation deck
👍👍 The most stunning jaw dropping experience! I found this place from a book I bought in Hong Kong few years ago. The book uses Biwako Valley as the cover page. Then I emailed the author to ask her where it is. This is a place you must visit once in your life time. It’s located next to Shiga JR statio...
4.20 (2.2K reviews)
14
Lake Biwa Canal
Tourist attraction
Quaint municipal canal built in 1890, surrounded by fall colors & seasonal cherry blossoms.
4.20 (811 reviews)
15
East Pagoda, Enryakuji Temple
Buddhist temple
Original site of Enryakuji Temple, home to its main temple, a lecture hall & national treasure hall.
4.20 (631 reviews)
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Karasaki Shrine
Shinto shrine
👍👍 Karasaki Shrine : Karasaki Shrine is located in north part of Otsu City along the shore of Lake Biwa. The shrine has a strong connection with neighboring Hiyoshi Shrine located in the west on the foot of mountain. It is believed that the original form of shrine was established in here in 7th century...
4.20 (324 reviews)
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カーメルビーチクラブ
Barbecue area
👍👍 is a safe and fun club very clean, the staff is very friendly too
4.20 (61 reviews)
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Biwako Valley Ropeway
Tourist attraction
Mountain resort featuring a lake, an aerial tramway, a cafe with sweeping views, skiing & more.
4.10 (3.1K reviews)