Mii-dera (Onjo-ji)

Mii-dera (Onjo-ji)

The head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect known for the “Evening Bell at Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Beginning with the National Treasure of the Main Hall, the temple has over 100 prominent National Treasures and Important Cultural Assets. It is also famous for its temple bell from the Momoyama Era which has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

Business Hours

Everyday ( 8:00 AM ~ 11:00 PM )[close] open every day

Price

Adult: 600 JPYChildren: 200 JPY

Address

246 Onjoji-cho, Otsu, Shiga

Phone

(077) 522-2238

Website

http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/translation/eng.html

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