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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
Photos
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Information
- Postal Code
- 520-0802
- Address
- 1-5-12 Banba, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
- Tel
- 077-523-2811
- Businesshours
- 9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:00 from November-February)
- Holiday
- Mondays (open on public holidays and Mondays in April-May and September-November)
- Website
- https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/410
Map
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