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Mii-dera Temple
Mii-dera is the head temple of the Tendaijimon sect of Buddhism. The temple was originally known as Mii-no-tera, or “imperial well temple,” as the three emperors Tenchi, Tenmu, and Jito were said to have used the water from this well for their first baths. Mii-dera Temple is home to 64 national treasures and 720 important cultural properties.
Photo provided by Biwako Visitors Bureau
[Fee] Adults: 600 yen; Junior high and high school students: 300 yen; Elementary school students: 200 yen
[Access] Approx. 10 min. walk from Miidera Station or 12 min. walk from Bessho Station on the Keihan Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line; Keihan Bus from Otsu Station on the JR Biwako Line or Otsukyo Station on the JR Kosei Line, and a short walk from the Miidera bus stop
Photos
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Information
- Postal Code
- 520-0036
- Address
- 246 Onjoji-cho, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
- Tel
- 077-522-2238
- Businesshours
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8:00-17:00
Cultural assets hall open from 8:30-16:30 (reception until 16:00) - Holiday
- Open year-round
- Website
- http://miidera1200.jp/
Map
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