Hikone Castle Tower, Attached Turret and Tamon Turret
Discover Hikone Castle, one of Japan's five national treasure castles. Experience authentic samurai architecture, beautiful gardens, and 400 years of history on the shores of Lake Biwa.
Items Deposited at the Foundation of the Pagoda of Sofukuji
Explore the 7th-century Sūfukuji Temple reliquary treasures at Kyoto National Museum - nested gold and silver containers with Buddha's relics that reveal Emperor Tenji's lost capital and early Japanese Buddhism's international connections.
Enryaku-Ji Temple's Main Hall
Experience Japan's most sacred Buddhist temple where an eternal flame has burned since 788 CE. Konpon Chudo at Enryaku-ji offers visitors unique architecture, stunning mountain views, and a rare glimpse into traditional restoration crafts during its historic renovation project through 2031.
Onjoji Temple Golden Hall
Discover Onjoji Kondo, a National Treasure rebuilt in 1599 by Kitamandokoro. This architectural marvel near Lake Biwa showcases Momoyama period elegance with its cypress bark roof and traditional Tendai Buddhist design.
Silla Zenshindo Hall of Onjoji Temple
Discover the magnificent Shinra Zenshin-do Hall, a 14th-century National Treasure showcasing classic nagare-zukuri architecture. Learn about its connection to samurai history and how to visit this hidden gem near Lake Biwa.
Kangakuin Guest Hall
Discover the Kangakuin Guest Hall, a 1600 National Treasure featuring magnificent Kano Mitsunobu paintings and early shoin-style architecture. Learn about special viewing, access from Kyoto, and Lake Biwa attractions.
Colored Rokudo-E on Silk
Experience the 13th-century National Treasure Rokudo-e paintings at Shojuraigo-ji Temple in Otsu. These 15 silk scrolls depicting Buddhist cosmology offer unique insights into medieval Japanese spirituality, just 30 minutes from Kyoto.
The Biography of the Sixth Patriarch Huineng
Explore Japan's National Treasure Rokusoenen-den, an 803 CE Tang Dynasty manuscript at Enryaku-ji Temple. Learn about Huineng's revolutionary Zen teachings and plan your visit to Mount Hiei's UNESCO World Heritage site.
Temple Bell
Ishiyama-Dera Temple Pagoda
Ishiyama-Dera Temple Main Hall
Osasabaru Shrine Main Hall
Kojoin Guest Hall
Kongorinji Temple Main Hall
Saimyoji Temple Three-Story Pagoda
Saimyoji Temple Main Hall
Jorakuji Temple Three-Story Pagoda
Jorakuji Temple Main Hall
Zensui-Ji Temple Main Hall