Shiga

Miidera Temple (Onjoji)

Temples & shrines

A large temple complex at the foot of Mount Hiei in Otsu, known for its bell featured in the Eight Views of Omi and its cherry blossoms.

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When to see this place

Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.

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Suitability

Stroller: Not verified

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: quiet

Rules

Drones: banned

Coordinates

35.0133, 135.8528

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

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Mount Hiei and Enryakuji

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Kiyomizudera Temple

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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

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Kodaiji Temple

Late October–mid December · Garden illumination. Event dates, admission and lighting hours change by year; check the official source before travelling.

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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-06