After walking through Shiga during the day.Omi Hachiman's "Cherry blossom viewing and boat experience"versus"Cherry blossom viewing at Yawatabori Water Village》After the trip, when I took the JR Tokaido Sanyo Main Line back to Kyoto in the evening, I decided to continue sprinting to the cherry blossom spots in Shiga. The goal is Mitsui Temple, where Shiga offers night cherry blossoms. I get off at the JR restaurant station and transfer to the Keihan Railway Ishiyamasaka Main Line. , After taking the bus from Keihan Shansho Station to Mitsui Temple Station, in the evening, walk slowly along the Biwa Lake Canal full of cherry blossoms. Finally, after enjoying the night cherry blossoms at Mitsui Temple, you will complete a full day of perfect cherry blossom viewing in Shiga. .
How to get to Shiga Mitsui Temple?
Mitsui Temple is far away from the Keihan cherry blossom viewing area. The location is remote but not inconvenient. If you take JR, you can transfer directly to Mitsui Temple by Keihan Bus.However, as far as the cherry blossom viewing itinerary is concerned, the best transportation method is to take the subway or JR from Kyoto, transfer to Keihan Railway (Ishiyama Main Line) and get off at Mitsui Temple Station, and walk directly along the Lake Biwa Canal to Mitsui Temple after exiting the station. , You can stop by and enjoy the cherry blossoms of Lake Biwa Canal and Mitsui Temple at a leisurely pace.
- JR (Tokaido Main Line) Senso Station → Keihan (Ishiyama Main Line) Keihan Senso Station → Mitsui Temple Station
- Kyoto Municipal Tozai Line (Hama Otsu Line) → Keihan (Kyojin Line) Goryu Station (no transfer required) → Hamaotsu Station (transfer) → Keihan (Ishiyamasaka Main Line) Mitsui Temple Station
- JR (Tokaido Main Line) Otsu Station → Keihan Bus．Mitsui Temple
- JR (Kosei Line) Otsukyo Station → Keihan Bus．Mitsui Temple
Shiga Mitsui Temple Archives
Mitsui Temple (みいでら) in Shiga Otsu City, Japan, formerly known as Enjo Temple (おんじょうじ), is famous for the "Mitsui Bell", and "Ishiyama Autumn Moon (Ishiyama Temple)", "Seta Yuzhao (Seta Tang Bridge)", "Atsu "Haruran (Awazuhara)", "Yabashi Ganeho (Yabashi)", "Kanazaki Night Rain (Kanazaki Shrine)", "Kadata Rakkan (Floating Mido)", "Hiragume Snow (Hiragan Series)" are listed as "Omi Eight Views" Shiga was the former seat of Omi Country in Japan.
Mitsui Temple is located in the high latitude and high terrain of Shiga Mountain. Compared with most areas of Keihan, it is an area where the cherry blossoms bloom late. It is very recommended to arrange it in the latter part of the cherry blossom viewing period when the cherry blossoms are short-lived like a white horse.If you have enough time, Mitsui Temple, which occupies a vast area, is very suitable for a half-day visit during the day. With a stroll through Lake Biwa Canal, it will be a very beautiful cherry blossom viewing itinerary.
We went to Mitsui Temple this time, because we were in the Omi Hachiman area during the day, so after strolling through Lake Biwa Canal in the evening, we first had dinner at the restaurant "Testoran Fenggetsu" at the gate, and then we continued to sprint Mitsui Temple's night cherry blossoms as a full-day admiration. The perfect conclusion of Sakura's itinerary.Of course, this is really a test for the physical strength of the elders, especially the psychological preparation for climbing the trail.
Cherry blossom viewing course at Shiga Mitsui Temple
The official recommended route is to enter from the gate (Nioh Gate), go around the Mitsui Temple area counterclockwise, and finally end with Kannon Hall.At that time, we walked from Lake Biwa Canal, visited Sano Shrine, and then walked from the back door to the gate. At that time, we saw a lot of Japanese tourist buses. In order not to be crowded, we bought tickets from the back door. Enjoy the quiet experience of night cherry, everyone can refer to it.
Since most of the group passengers on the tour bus buy tickets from the gate, they probably have no chance to visit the beautiful cherry blossoms of Lake Biwa Canal. Therefore, Wendy suggests that it is best to take the Keihan Railway, get off at Mitsuiji Station and walk from Lake Biwa Canal. , And visit two beautiful cherry blossom spots along the way.If you buy a ticket from the back door, you will visit the entire Mitsui Temple area clockwise.
▲ You can walk to the back door from Sanwei Shrine, and you can also buy a ticket to enter the venue and enjoy the quietness that is not crowded.
▲ The disadvantage of entering from the back door is that you have to climb a long mountain trail first! !Therefore, the official suggestion still makes sense.
▲ This section of the mountain road is really not short, especially after a whole day trip during the day.You can consider your physical strength, think twice before deciding to enter from there.
▲ The excellent base and terrain in front of Guanyintang is the best place to enjoy the night view of Lake Biwa.
▲ Generally speaking, Guanyintang is the last climax of Mitsui Temple's worship. Because of its location and topography, you can enjoy the scenery of Lake Biwa from a high level.
▲ Guanyintang, which is the end of the worship, will of course sell a variety of souvenirs and defensives for tourists to buy souvenirs.
▲ The vast Mitsui Temple area, if you want to enjoy the night cherry, there are certain routes and open areas, just follow the lights on the road.
▲ Mitsui Temple, known as the "Mitsui Evening Bell", has wooden bell towers and Benkei bells that are considered the treasures of the temple.
The legend of Shiga Mitsui Temple
According to legend, Benkei Bell was dragged away from Mitsui Temple by Benkei. The bell kept humming, and Benkei was thrown into the valley in angrily. Later, he was carried back to Mitsui Temple. Therefore, there were many signs of dragging on the bell.Of course, this is just a kind of legendary story, just like Guan Gong can play an 82-jin sword. Legends can always enrich historical sites and cultural relics. If you know a little Japanese, you can also read many legends on Mitsui Temple's official website.
Legend of Mitsui Temple:http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/about/legend00.htm
▲ I want to come, back then, Benkei dragged this big clock alone, it should be very hard! !
◎ Mitsui Temple (Enjo Temple)
– Address: 〒520-0036 246 Enjojicho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
– Tel: 077-522-2238
– Fax: 077-522-2221
– Email:[email protected]
– Opening hours: 08:00~17:00, open all year round
- Official website:http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/
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