|
![Filename=km300-20181125_3672.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km300-20181125_3672.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km300-20181125_3672.jpg)
Established in 834 and located in Kora-cho town, Saimyoji is a Tendai Buddhist temple and the northern-most one in the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio. The main temple hall, designated as Japan's first National Treasure, houses statues of gods with a carving of the 12 Oriental Zodiac signs on the head. Accessible by bus from Amago Station on the Omi Railway Line.
|
|
![Filename=km301-20181125_3671.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km301-20181125_3671.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km301-20181125_3671.jpg)
In mid-November, a shuttle bus runs to Saimyoji and two other temples of the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio of Tendai temples. All three are famous for fall foliage.The shuttle bus starts from Hikone Station, west exit.
|
|
![Filename=km302-20181125_3674.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km302-20181125_3674.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km302-20181125_3674.jpg)
Front gate. This is where you pay the admission fee.
|
|
![Filename=km303-20181125_3675.jpg
Filesize=58KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km303-20181125_3675.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km303-20181125_3675.jpg)
Colorful autumn path to Saimyoji Temple.
|
|
|
![Filename=km305-20181125_3679.jpg
Filesize=49KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km305-20181125_3679.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km305-20181125_3679.jpg)
Crossing the Meishin expressway. There's a bridge over a busy and noisy expressway which you cross to get to the other side of the temple grounds.
|
|
![Filename=km306-20181125_3684.jpg
Filesize=54KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km306-20181125_3684.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km306-20181125_3684.jpg)
The path was a stunning showcase for autumn foilage.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km312-20181125_4149.jpg
Filesize=57KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km312-20181125_4149.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km312-20181125_4149.jpg)
Saimyoji's autumn highlight is its stunning path to the temple.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km326-20181125_3763.jpg
Filesize=47KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km326-20181125_3763.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km326-20181125_3763.jpg)
Stairs to autumn heaven. Up to here, the path was just filled with colors. And more still awaited.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km336-20181125_3792.jpg
Filesize=44KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km336-20181125_3792.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km336-20181125_3792.jpg)
11-faced Kannon statue
|
|
![Filename=km337-20181125_3795.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km337-20181125_3795.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km337-20181125_3795.jpg)
Miniature Kannon
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km344-20181125_4069.jpg
Filesize=74KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km344-20181125_4069.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km344-20181125_4069.jpg)
So beautiful in autumn!
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km347-20181125_3817.jpg
Filesize=67KiB
Dimensions=800x533
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km347-20181125_3817.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km347-20181125_3817.jpg)
Wedded cedar trees.
|
|
![Filename=km348-20181125_3818.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km348-20181125_3818.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km348-20181125_3818.jpg)
Wedded cedar trees.
|
|
![Filename=km349-20181125_4057.jpg
Filesize=49KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km349-20181125_4057.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km349-20181125_4057.jpg)
Wedded cedar trees.
|
|
|
![Filename=km351-20181125_3785.jpg
Filesize=48KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km351-20181125_3785.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km351-20181125_3785.jpg)
Nitenmon Gate to main temple (Hondo).
|
|
![Filename=km352-20181125_3819.jpg
Filesize=48KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km352-20181125_3819.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km352-20181125_3819.jpg)
Nitenmon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=km353-20181125_3800.jpg
Filesize=44KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km353-20181125_3800.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km353-20181125_3800.jpg)
Nitenmon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=km354-20181125_3828.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km354-20181125_3828.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km354-20181125_3828.jpg)
Nitenmon Gate has small waraji straw sandals. Coins stuck in the sandals.
|
|
![Filename=km355-20181125_3816.jpg
Filesize=87KiB
Dimensions=800x738
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km355-20181125_3816.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km355-20181125_3816.jpg)
About the Niten gods guarding the gate.
|
|
![Filename=km356-20181125_3826.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km356-20181125_3826.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km356-20181125_3826.jpg)
Niten god
|
|
![Filename=km357-20181125_3827.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km357-20181125_3827.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km357-20181125_3827.jpg)
Niten god
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km360-20181125_3840.jpg
Filesize=51KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km360-20181125_3840.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km360-20181125_3840.jpg)
Nitenmon Gate (rear).
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km365-20181125_3894.jpg
Filesize=48KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km365-20181125_3894.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km365-20181125_3894.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure) in Kora, Shiga. 本堂
|
|
![Filename=km366-20181125_3835.jpg
Filesize=53KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km366-20181125_3835.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km366-20181125_3835.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km367-20181125_3908.jpg
Filesize=55KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km367-20181125_3908.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km367-20181125_3908.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km368-20181125_3896.jpg
Filesize=56KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km368-20181125_3896.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km368-20181125_3896.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km369-20181125_3839.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km369-20181125_3839.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km369-20181125_3839.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure).
|
|
![Filename=km370-20181125_3831.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x398
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km370-20181125_3831.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km370-20181125_3831.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km371-20181125_4084.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km371-20181125_4084.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km371-20181125_4084.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km372-20181125_3854.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km372-20181125_3854.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km372-20181125_3854.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km373-20181125_3847.jpg
Filesize=43KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km373-20181125_3847.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km373-20181125_3847.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
|
![Filename=km375-20181125_3918.jpg
Filesize=47KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km375-20181125_3918.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km375-20181125_3918.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
![Filename=km376-20181125_3922.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km376-20181125_3922.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km376-20181125_3922.jpg)
In 1571, Oda Nobunaga ordered Saimyoji to be burned down right after torching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, this Kamakura-Period main hall and the pagoda survived.
|
|
![Filename=km377-20181125_3935.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km377-20181125_3935.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km377-20181125_3935.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
|
![Filename=km379-20181125_3931.jpg
Filesize=54KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km379-20181125_3931.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km379-20181125_3931.jpg)
View from Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure).
|
|
![Filename=km380-20181125_3930.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km380-20181125_3930.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km380-20181125_3930.jpg)
Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)
|
|
|
![Filename=km382-20181125_3915.jpg
Filesize=53KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km382-20181125_3915.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km382-20181125_3915.jpg)
Water basin
|
|
![Filename=km383-20181125_3929.jpg
Filesize=43KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km383-20181125_3929.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km383-20181125_3929.jpg)
Water basin
|
|
![Filename=km384-20181125_4086.jpg
Filesize=64KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km384-20181125_4086.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km384-20181125_4086.jpg)
Saimyoji temple bell
|
|
![Filename=km385-20181125_3873.jpg
Filesize=63KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km385-20181125_3873.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km385-20181125_3873.jpg)
Saimyoji temple bell accented with red maples.
|
|
![Filename=km386-20181125_3914.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km386-20181125_3914.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km386-20181125_3914.jpg)
Saimyoji's three-story pagoda, a National Treasure.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km400-20181125_3974.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km400-20181125_3974.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km400-20181125_3974.jpg)
About the "ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura).
|
|
![Filename=km401-20181125_3963.jpg
Filesize=69KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km401-20181125_3963.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km401-20181125_3963.jpg)
"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) planted next to a tree showing fall colors. This special cherry tree blooms in Nov. during the fall colors. 不断桜
|
|
![Filename=km402-20181125_3961.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km402-20181125_3961.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km402-20181125_3961.jpg)
"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) in autumn.
|
|
![Filename=km403-20181125_3965.jpg
Filesize=58KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km403-20181125_3965.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km403-20181125_3965.jpg)
"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) in autumn.
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km408-20181125_3970.jpg
Filesize=80KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km408-20181125_3970.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km408-20181125_3970.jpg)
Red maple leaves.
|
|
|
![Filename=km410-20181125_3976.jpg
Filesize=61KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km410-20181125_3976.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km410-20181125_3976.jpg)
Green pine tree.
|
|
![Filename=km411-20181125_3977.jpg
Filesize=76KiB
Dimensions=800x683
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km411-20181125_3977.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km411-20181125_3977.jpg)
About Horai-tei Garden.
|
|
|
![Filename=km413-20181125_3985.jpg
Filesize=55KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km413-20181125_3985.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km413-20181125_3985.jpg)
Horai-tei Garden
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=km417-20181125_3988.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km417-20181125_3988.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km417-20181125_3988.jpg)
Tree roots
|
|
![Filename=km418-20181125_3993.jpg
Filesize=60KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Nov 04, 2021 km418-20181125_3993.jpg](albums/shiga/kora-cho/saimyoji/thumb_km418-20181125_3993.jpg)
Red maples towering above.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=ks001-IMG_1654.jpg
Filesize=54KiB
Dimensions=416x600
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks001-IMG_1654.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks001-IMG_1654.jpg)
The following photos were taken years earlier. Something things look the same, others have changed. Map of temple grounds.Established in 834 and located in Kora-cho town, Saimyoji is a Tendai Buddhist temple and the northern-most one in the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio.
The main temple hall, designated as Japan's first National Treasure, houses statues of gods with a carving of the 12 Oriental Zodiac signs on the head. Accessible by bus from Amago Station on the Omi Railway Line.
|
|
![Filename=ks002-IMG_1355.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks002-IMG_1355.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks002-IMG_1355.jpg)
Front gate. This is where you pay the admission fee of 500 yen. During fall, the autumn leaves are brilliant, and you can enter the three-story pagoda (National Treasure) to see the wall paintings. MAP
|
|
![Filename=ks003-IMG_1366.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks003-IMG_1366.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks003-IMG_1366.jpg)
Soon after you enter the temple, you see this "continuously blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) planted next to a tree showing fall colors. This special cherry tree blooms in Nov. during the fall colors. 不断桜
|
|
![Filename=ks004-IMG_1359.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks004-IMG_1359.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks004-IMG_1359.jpg)
Cherry blossoms which bloom in Nov. Designated as a Natural Monument and Cultural Property of Shiga. 不断桜
|
|
![Filename=ks005-IMG_1361.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=400x271
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks005-IMG_1361.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks005-IMG_1361.jpg)
Cherry blossoms which bloom in Nov. This is full bloom. Not as glorious as the cherries in spring, but unusual to see them in Nov. 不断桜
|
|
![Filename=ks006-IMG_1368.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks006-IMG_1368.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks006-IMG_1368.jpg)
Crossing the Meishin expressway. There's a bridge over a busy and noisy expressway which you cross to get to the other side of the temple grounds.
|
|
![Filename=ks007-IMG_1369.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks007-IMG_1369.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks007-IMG_1369.jpg)
The path was a stunning showcase for autumn foilage.
|
|
![Filename=ks008-IMG_1372.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks008-IMG_1372.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks008-IMG_1372.jpg)
Incredibly beautiful
|
|
|
![Filename=ks010-IMG_1391.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks010-IMG_1391.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks010-IMG_1391.jpg)
Autumn leaves and stone wall
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=ks016-IMG_1405.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks016-IMG_1405.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks016-IMG_1405.jpg)
Stairs to autumn heaven. Up to here, the path was just filled with colors. And more still awaited.
|
|
![Filename=ks017-IMG_1640.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks017-IMG_1640.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks017-IMG_1640.jpg)
At the top of the stairs
|
|
|
|
![Filename=ks020-IMG_1444.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks020-IMG_1444.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks020-IMG_1444.jpg)
Nitenmon Gate to main temple (Hondo)
|
|
![Filename=ks021-IMG_1452.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks021-IMG_1452.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks021-IMG_1452.jpg)
View from gate
|
|
![Filename=ks022-IMG_1448.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks022-IMG_1448.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks022-IMG_1448.jpg)
View from gate
|
|
|
![Filename=ks024-IMG_1462.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=400x264
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks024-IMG_1462.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks024-IMG_1462.jpg)
Japan's first National Treasure undergoing renovation of the roof. Saimyoji temple's Hondo hall (National Treasure) in Kora, Shiga. 本堂In 1571, Oda Nobunaga ordered Saimyoji to be burned down right after scorching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, this Kamakura-Period main hall and the pagoda survived.
|
|
![Filename=ks025-IMG_1587.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks025-IMG_1587.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks025-IMG_1587.jpg)
Saimyoji temple Hondo Hall (National Treasure) in Kora, Shiga. In 1571, Oda Nobunaga ordered Saimyoji to be burned down right after torching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, this Kamakura-Period main hall and the pagoda survived. 本堂
|
|
![Filename=ks026-IMG_1601.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks026-IMG_1601.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks026-IMG_1601.jpg)
Temple grounds
|
|
![Filename=ks027-IMG_1552.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks027-IMG_1552.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks027-IMG_1552.jpg)
Inside Saimyoji temple's Hondo hall.
|
|
![Filename=ks028-IMG_1550.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks028-IMG_1550.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks028-IMG_1550.jpg)
Hondo grounds
|
|
![Filename=ks029-IMG_1475.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks029-IMG_1475.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks029-IMG_1475.jpg)
Hondo grounds
|
|
![Filename=ks030-IMG_1578.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks030-IMG_1578.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks030-IMG_1578.jpg)
3-story pagoda, a National TreasureIn 1571, Oda Nobunaga ordered Saimyoji to be burned down right after scorching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, this Kamakura-Period main hall and the pagoda survived. The pagoda is 23.7 meters high.
|
|
![Filename=ks031-IMG_1582.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks031-IMG_1582.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks031-IMG_1582.jpg)
Oda Nobunaga burned Saimyoji right after scorching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, the main hall and the pagoda survived. 3-story pagoda, a National Treasure
|
|
![Filename=ks032-IMG_1471.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks032-IMG_1471.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks032-IMG_1471.jpg)
3-story pagoda, a National Treasure
|
|
![Filename=ks033-IMG_1600.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks033-IMG_1600.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks033-IMG_1600.jpg)
3-story pagoda, a National Treasure
|
|
![Filename=ks034-IMG_1482.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks034-IMG_1482.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks034-IMG_1482.jpg)
Saimyoji's 3-story pagoda, a National Treasure.
|
|
![Filename=ks035-IMG_1478.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks035-IMG_1478.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks035-IMG_1478.jpg)
During the peak autumn season in Nov., the public is allowed to enter the pagoda to view the precious paintings on the wooden walls and pillars.
|
|
![Filename=ks036-IMG_1491.jpg
Filesize=44KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks036-IMG_1491.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks036-IMG_1491.jpg)
Veil of autumn leaves. Only several people can fit inside the first floor of the pagoda at one time, so you may have to wait in line.
|
|
![Filename=ks037-IMG_1522.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks037-IMG_1522.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks037-IMG_1522.jpg)
3-story pagoda and fall colors. Photography is not allowed inside, but I highly recommend going inside. Admission 1,000 yen.
|
|
![Filename=ks038-IMG_1523.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks038-IMG_1523.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks038-IMG_1523.jpg)
Closeup of pagoda
|
|
|
|
![Filename=ks041-IMG_1566.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks041-IMG_1566.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks041-IMG_1566.jpg)
Temple bell
|
|
![Filename=ks042-IMG_1545.jpg
Filesize=24KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks042-IMG_1545.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks042-IMG_1545.jpg)
Temple bell, donate 50 yen to ring it
|
|
|
![Filename=ks044-IMG_1624.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks044-IMG_1624.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks044-IMG_1624.jpg)
11-faced Kannon statue
|
|
![Filename=ks045-IMG_1621.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks045-IMG_1621.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks045-IMG_1621.jpg)
Miniature Kannon
|
|
![Filename=ks046-IMG_1625.jpg
Filesize=20KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks046-IMG_1625.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks046-IMG_1625.jpg)
Miniature Kannon. Pay money to have your name under one of them.
|
|
![Filename=ks047-IMG_1629.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks047-IMG_1629.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks047-IMG_1629.jpg)
Horaitei garden
|
|
![Filename=ks048-IMG_1638.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks048-IMG_1638.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks048-IMG_1638.jpg)
I thought the fall colors were most abundant at Saimyoji. We could also enter the 3-story pagoda, a National Treasure. (You cannot enter the pagoda at the other temples.)
|
|
![Filename=ks049-IMG_1651.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=267x400
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks049-IMG_1651.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks049-IMG_1651.jpg)
Saimyoji was my favorite Koto Sanzan temple
|
|
![Filename=ks050-IMG_1657.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks050-IMG_1657.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks050-IMG_1657.jpg)
Tourists come by the busloads
|
|
![Filename=ks051-IMG_1658.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=400x267
Date added=Dec 08, 2005 ks051-IMG_1658.jpg](albums/shiga/kotosanzan/saimyoji/thumb_ks051-IMG_1658.jpg)
Convenient shuttle bus. Visit Kongorinji temple next.During the peak fall season from mid-Nov., you can buy an Omi Railway train/bus pass for only 1,800 yen to visit all three Koto Sanzan temples plus Eigenji Temple. Ride on the Omi Railway Line to the closest train station (Hikone or Yokaichi) and hop on a shuttle bus like this one to visit the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio, plus Eigenji. There's a shuttle bus every hour or so that shuttle between the four temples. The pass is good for 1 day.
|
|
|
|