Shiga-in Monzeki
Shigain Monzeki
A prestigious Tendai sect temple from the early Edo period.
Shiga-in Monzeki is a prestigious Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
What makes it special
About Shiga-in Monzeki
- View the nationally designated scenic garden from the tranquil verandas of the Shinden.
- Admire the early Edo-period Kano school screen paintings that decorate the Shoin.
- Experience the elegant pond-stroll garden featuring a stone bridge and flowing water.
- Immerately immerse yourself in a prestigious space shaped by historic architecture and stone walls.
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Weather forecast
Sat
9/19
28°/22°
16%
Sun
9/20
27°/23°
10%
Mon
9/21
26°/24°
47%
Tue
9/22
26°/20°
33%
Wed
9/23
25°/19°
39%
Thu
9/24
27°/20°
22%
Fri
9/25
26°/18°
18%
Tips
Payment
Cash only
Language
English signage available; staff English support is limited
Reservation
No reservation required
Clothing
Wear easy-to-remove shoes and clean socks (shoes must be removed indoors)
Photography
Outdoor/Exterior OK; Interior/Statues/Screens strictly prohibited
Accessibility
Some steps and stone paths; limited wheelchair access
Etiquette
No loud talking or pets allowed
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