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Saikyoji temple

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Saikyoji Temple was founded by Prince Shotoku and was revived by Shinsei. It is also the head temple of Tentaishinseizo sect. As a place of Buddhist practice and precepts, not a single day passes where Buddhist prayers are not performed. From the remnants of the Akechi family tomb, we can tell that Akechi Mitsuhide had revived the temple after the siege of Mount Hiei. In temple area, you can visit the main hall which is constructed with Zelkova wood (an important cultural property), and also the reception hall which was reconstructed from Fishimimomoyama castle.

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Saikyoji temple

By presenting the KANSAI ONE PASS card

Admission fee 500 yen → 450 yen

Expiration date
Until March 31, 2025

Information

Address5-13-1 Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga
Access20 minute walk from Keihan Sakamoto Station
or a few steps from the bus stop (from JR Hiei Sakamoto Station to Saikyoji)
Hours9:00-16:30
Regular holidayOpen all-year round
FeeAdults 500 yen
URL1http://www.otsu.or.jp/en/templesandshrines/0003/index.html