Hyakusaiji Temple
- 百済寺
- Shiga & Lake Biwa
Established more than 1,400 years ago in 606. In honor of the temple’s beauty, the missionary Luis Frois called it “Heaven on Earth”. The “hyakusai” in Hyakusaiji is sometimes read to mean “one hundred colors”. The middle to end of November is the best time to see the autumn leaves.
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Address
323 Hyakusaiji-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga
Local map
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Entry fee
Adults ¥ 600
Junior high school students ¥ 300
Elementary school students ¥ 200
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Opening Hours
8:00-17:00
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Closed
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Website
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Best Season
All year
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Point
You can get close to the temple by car, but it would be better to walk on a sidewalk while seeing the beautiful scenery.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
Ride on at "Yokaichi eki" stop of Omi Railway Bus and get off at "Hyakusaiji honbo mae" stop
Other spots near Hyakusaiji TempleWithin 50 km
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