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4220 Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture 520-0116, Japan
+81 77-578-0001
Enryaku-ji is an 8th century Tendai monastery on Mt Hiei that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara has 3 ancient statues of Amida Nyorai, Kannon and Fudo Myoo
The Hosen-in is famous for the 700 year old pine tree in its garden
Shisen-do is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple built in 1641 as a retreat by scholar and architect Jozan Ishikawa
The 17th century Entsu-ji Temple is known for its Shakkei gardens that focus on Mount Hiei, which is framed by the trees here