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[Breathtaking view] A beautiful temple on the lake! Scenic spot of Lake Biwa🌊🌕Mangetsuji Ukimido

Introducing the best spots to visit on Lake Biwa✨️Ukimido, a spectacular view of Lake Biwa, is known to have been loved by many writers, including Matsuo Basho and Kobayashi Issa☺️It's a very beautiful place, and although it was a little difficult to access, I'm glad I went🥰 🌕What is Ukimido? ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈Ukimido is part of Mangetsuji Temple and is one of the most scenic spots on Lake Biwa! The hall that looks like it's floating on the water was built by Genshin👀The scenery of Ukimido is one of the scenic spots "Omi Hakkei", and is also well known for being painted by Utagawa Hiroshige! The current Ukimido was rebuilt in 1937, and Mangetsuji Temple itself was founded at the end of the Heian period! The Kannon Hall is said to house a statue of Kannon from the Heian period, which is designated as an important cultural property 😌 ❤️Recommended points┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎︎︎︎︎︎︎Enjoy the magnificent scenery that has been loved since ancient times! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎You can also get a temple seal! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎The calm atmosphere makes it easy to go alone ⚠️Points to note┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⚠︎︎It's quite difficult to access! Be especially careful if you're going by public transport! ! There are few buses, so be careful of the time⚠︎︎There is not much other sightseeing to do from the bus stop to Ukimido, so if you can drive, it is recommended to drive! ⚠︎︎People come one after another, so you need to take time to take photos so that you don't get in the picture...! Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Ukimido 🗺Address: 1-16-18 Motokatata, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture🚌Access: [Public transportation🚎] JR Katata Station → 6 minutes on the Ewaka Transportation Bus Neighborhood Loop Line, get off at the Katata Demachi bus stop, 5 minutes walk [Car🚗] 5 minutes from Ogi Ogoto IC on the Kosai Road Parking available⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00💳Payment method: Cash💵Budget: Admission fee 300 yen #besttrip2023 #Shiga #Otsu #Breaking view #Temples and shrines
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Posted: Dec 18, 2023
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