Gichu-ji Temple

This temple is a national historical site that is home to the graves of two important figures. One is Kiso no Yoshinaka (better known as Minamoto no Yoshinaka), a commander in the Genpei War, a national civil war that occurred in the 12th century. The other grave belongs to renowned haiku poet and traveler Matsuo Basho.
Photo provided by Biwako Otsu Tourism Association

[Fee] Adults: 300 yen; Junior high school students: 150 yen; Elementary school students: 100 yen
[Access] Public transport: Approx. 6 min. walk from JR Zeze Station; approx. 6 min. walk from Keihan-zeze Station
By car: Approx. 6 min. (4 km) from Otsu IC on the Meishin Expressway
[Credit Card Payment] Not accepted
[Foreign Language Support] English leaflets　 [Parking] No