Most viewed - Eigenji 永源寺 |

San-mon Gate. Built in 1802. 三門1457 views
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Inside Hondo temple hall, Eigenji622 views
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Although not part of the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio (all Tendai Buddhist temples), most visitors also visit Eigenji together with the Koto Sanzan temples. Accessible by bus taking 30-40 min. from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line or from Hyakusaiji. 586 views
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Located in Higashi-Omi and established in 1361, Eigenji is a temple of the Zen Rinzai Buddhist Sect (Eigenji School) and well-known for fall colors with 3,000 maple trees. Touristy entrance to Eigenji. Map580 views
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Entrance Gate. This is where you pay admission. 総門507 views
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Eigenji Hondo temple hall. Built in 1765.419 views
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Sutra Repository 経堂402 views
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Echigawa River empties into Lake Biwa.389 views
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Sutra Repository 経堂386 views
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Inside Hondo temple hall370 views
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Boy monk with eyeglasses at Eigenji Temple, Shiga.368 views
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Echibashi Bridge over Echi River. Nice views of the river can be had from this bridge.366 views
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Eigenji Dam350 views
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Bell tower 鐘楼348 views
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Inside Hondo temple hall346 views
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Autumn foilage greets you in Nov.333 views
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Bell tower and offertory box. In front of the temple hall. 鐘楼321 views
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San-mon Gate307 views
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Eigenji Hondo temple hall. Built in 1765. Higashi-Omi, Shiga305 views
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Eigenji Hondo temple hall. Built in 1765. Higashi-Omi, Shiga301 views
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In Nov. 2016, Eigenji temple in Higashi-Omi showed its hidden Kannon for the 1st time in 30 years. Serene, golden face.291 views
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Eigenji Temple267 views
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Bus stop to Hyakusaiji Temple.258 views
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Stone statues257 views
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Most visitors come from Kansai Region.250 views
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Eigenji is accessible by bus taking 30-40 min. from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line or from Hyakusaiji Temple. 247 views
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Came a little too early.238 views
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Fusuma sliding doors.231 views
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Echi River230 views
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First go up these steps.226 views
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The temple is built along the Echi River. Admission 500 yen. 225 views
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Facing the altar in Eigeonji's main hall. Looks surprisingly modern.219 views
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For the elderly, these many, but not impossible, steps might be difficult. Enjoy the fall colors in Nov.217 views
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Gingko leaves.210 views
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Bus stop to Yokaichi Station.209 views
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About Sanmon Gate.207 views
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Lit up at night.191 views
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