Shiga-in, Buddhist temple in Sakamoto, Japan.
The temple complex spans 20,000 square meters, featuring inner sanctuaries, imperial quarters, study rooms, kitchen quarters, and multiple storage buildings positioned throughout the grounds.
Established in 1615 by Buddhist monk Tenkai, Shiga-in Temple received its name and substantial land grants from Emperor Go-Mizunoo in 1655.
The temple exhibits numerous Kano school paintings from the early Edo period on its sliding doors and screens, displaying traditional Japanese artistic techniques.
Located at 4-6-1 Sakamoto in Otsu City, visitors can reach the temple within three minutes by foot from Sakamoto-Hieizan-guchi Station on the Keihan Railway line.
The temple gardens include a dedicated space for kemari, an ancient Japanese football game, alongside a two-story study hall with distinct landscaping from the Meiji period.
Location: Sakamoto
Inception: 1615
Founders: Tenkai
GPS coordinates: 35.06958,135.86758
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:41
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