Three Head Temples of Japanese Tendai: Autumn Special Public Opening (Hieizan Enryaku-ji, Saikyo-ji, Mitsui-dera)

About this event

Nestled in a scenic spot overlooking Lake Biwa, Mitsui-dera, the head temple, soothes the hearts of visitors with its rich nature throughout the four seasons. Please come visit Mitsui-dera in autumn, when the trees turn vibrant colors and beautifully tint the temple grounds. During the Autumn Special Opening, where visitors can encounter Buddhist statues normally closed to the public, you can pray inside the National Treasure Kon-do (Golden Hall) before the principal image of the Three-Story Pagoda (Important Cultural Property) "Shaka Triad Statues," the principal image of the Bishamon-do (Important Cultural Property) "Bishamonten Statue," the Shinra Myojin honji-butsu "Monju Bosatsu Statue," and the principal image of the To-in Cho-nichi Goma-do "Fudo Myo'o Statue." Special Autumn Opening limited goshuin stamps featuring "Shaka Triad and Autumn Leaves" are also granted. In addition, Saikyo-ji offers a tour with a special "Kiku Gozen" chrysanthemum lunch set, and after touring Mitsui-dera, visitors can enjoy temple sweets at the monk's lodging cafe "Nagara Sabo." This is a special opportunity packed with charm unique to this season to tour the Three Head Temples of the Japanese Tendai Sect.

Venue

Onjo-ji Temple (Mitsui-dera Temple)

246 Onjoji-cho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0036