Shiga Model Course

Ishiyama-dera Tample-Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple


Murasaki Shikibu is said to have written her famous "Genji Monogatari(the Story of Genji)" here in Ishiyamadera-temple. Stroll around Enryakuji-temple, one of the world heritage sites, and you'll enjoy its history and culture. Many fun events and cruises to enjoy.

- Turukisoba: Phone077-578-0002 Hours:10:00-18:00 Closed: 3rd Monday
The soba made by experienced chefs, from which Enryakuji-temple exclusively procures, is worth trying.

- Otsu-e(Otsu pictures)Shop: Phone077-524-5656 Hours:10:00-17:00 Closed: 1st&3rd Sunday. In Edo era, depicting various aspects of people's busy daily life, Otsu-pictures were popular among traveller as a souvenir.
Otsu Festival: October 7/8
Biwako Otsu Tourist Center: Phone077-528-2772