Hyakusai-ji Temple

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"Hyakusai-ji Temple" in Higashiomi City is the oldest of the Koto Sanzan, founded by Prince Shotoku with over 1,400 years of history. Once praised as "Paradise on Earth," it offers a spectacular panorama overlooking Mt. Hiei from its elevated grounds. The dynamic "Tenka Enbo Garden" with massive rocks and the heavy stone walls telling of its long history evoke the Sengoku period when warrior monks roamed. With a background showing deep ties with Baekje (ancient Korea), it's a place where you can immerse yourself in deep Japanese history while tracing the footsteps of cultural exchange in East Asia.

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湖東三山 - Koto Sanzan | the three major temples east side of Lake Biwa

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Hyakusai-ji Temple

Address: 323 Hyakusaiji-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga
Website: http://www.hyakusaiji.jp/
Operator: Hyakusai-ji Temple

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