Anō temple ruins

The temple ruins display foundations, structural remains, and archaeological features revealing an ancient religious complex with towers and corridors connected to multiple buildings.

Archaeological excavations in 1928 uncovered the temple layout, including distinctive scorpion crested roof tiles linking the site to Japan's capital period from 667 to 672.

The remnants of this Buddhist sanctuary provide tangible evidence of religious practices and architectural techniques used in ancient Japanese temple construction methods.

Visitors can reach the ruins by taking a ten-minute walk from Keihan Minamishiga Station or driving fifteen minutes from Meishin Kyoto-Higashi Interchange.

The temple ruins contain specific architectural elements that demonstrate the religious and political connections between the Minamishiga Temple and the Otsu-kyo capital period.

Location: Otsu

GPS coordinates: 35.05350,135.86647

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06