Mangetsu-ji, Buddhist temple near Lake Biwa in Katata, Japan.
The temple features a floating hall called Ukimido extending over Lake Biwa, with mountains creating a background frame against the water surface.
Genshin established Mangetsu-ji during the Heian Period, and the current structure underwent reconstruction in 1937 with additional repairs in 1982.
The temple houses a thousand Amida Buddha gilded statuettes and contains ceiling paintings depicting seasonal flowers throughout the Japanese calendar.
Visitors can reach Mangetsu-ji by taking a train to JR Katata Station, followed by a bus to Katatademachi and a five-minute walk.
The temple forms part of Katata no Rakugan, one of the eight views of Omi that inspired Edo period artists like Matsuo Basho and Hiroshige.
Location: Ōtsu
Founders: Genshin
GPS coordinates: 35.10981,135.92094
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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