Shiga

Registered Tangible Cultural Properties

Furukawa Family Residence

Discover the Furukawa Family Residence Storehouse (Furukawa-ke Jutaku Kura), a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Toyosato, Shiga. This beautifully preserved earthen storehouse showcases traditional Japanese dozo architecture with white plaster walls, tile roofing, and historic Omi merchant heritage.

Nikodoji Shrine Main Hall

Discover Nidouji Shrine's 1703 Main Hall, an Important Cultural Property showcasing rare Kasuga-zukuri architecture with exquisite craftsmanship from the Edo period in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Kannonshoji Temple Goma Hall

Discover Kannonshoji Goma-do, a registered cultural property in Shiga Prefecture. This 1928 fire ritual hall preserves Edo-period craftsmanship through recycled temple materials, offering visitors a glimpse into Japanese Buddhist architectural heritage.

Kannonshoji Temple Jizo Hall

Discover Kannon-shoji Jizo-do, a registered cultural property from 1881, nestled within the ancient pilgrimage temple founded by Prince Shotoku on Mt. Kinugasa in Shiga Prefecture. Experience authentic Japanese Buddhist architecture and the legendary mermaid tale.

Kannonshoji Temple Shoin Garden Gate

Discover the Kannon-shoji Shoin Garden Gate, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property from 1844. This rare Yakuimon gate survives from the Edo period, offering a unique glimpse into traditional Japanese temple architecture near Lake Biwa.

Kannonshoji Temple Bell Hall

Discover the Kannonshoji Bell Tower, a Registered Cultural Property from 1928 featuring rare octagonal pillar construction. Located at the historic Temple in the Sky in Shiga Prefecture.

Kannonshoji Temple Chozuya

Discover Kannon-shoji Temple's Temizuya, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan built in 1928. This elegant purification pavilion features traditional craftsmanship including rainbow beams and frog-leg struts, nestled on the historic pilgrimage route of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage in Shiga Prefecture.

Kannonshoji Temple

Explore Kannonshoji Fuda-dō, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property built in 1928 on Mt. Kinugasa, Shiga Prefecture. This historic pilgrimage hall at the 32nd temple of Japan's oldest Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage embodies centuries of Buddhist tradition and traditional architecture. Plan your visit to this "Temple in the Sky" near Azuchi Castle.

Akada Family Main Building

Akada Family Residence Main Gate

Akada Family Storehouse

Akata Family Residence Detached Room

Akata Family's Storage Shed

Akiguchi Family Residence Western-Style Building

Andrews Memorial Hall (former Omihachiman YMCA Hall)

Anyoin Amida-Do Hall

Anyoin Temple

Anyoin Vault

Anyo-in Temple Jizo Hall

Anyoin Shoin