Enman-in, Buddhist temple in Otsu, Japan.
The Enman-in temple incorporates a garden with a central pond, islands shaped like turtles and cranes, and centuries-old cherry trees and maple trees.
Founded in 987 by Prince Goen, son of Emperor Murakami, the temple moved to its current location in 1647 and received imperial palace buildings from Emperor Meisho.
The Otsu-e Art Museum within the temple displays collections of folk paintings from the Edo period, which influenced artists including Pablo Picasso.
Located 8 minutes from Miidera Station on the Keihan Railway line, the temple opens daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with admission fees of 500 yen for adults.
The garden features natural habitat for forest green tree frogs, designated as natural monuments of Japan, which gather in the pond during summer months.
Location: Otsu
Inception: 987
Part of: Kinki Thirty-six Fudoson Sacred Ground
Address: 滋賀県大津市園城寺町33
Website: https://enman-inn.com
GPS coordinates: 35.01453,135.85331
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:32
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