Mangetsuji Temple with famous Ukimido (Floating Temple) Hall, Katata Ward, Shiga Prefecture
Mangetsuji Temple is a zen temple located in Katata Ward of Shiga Prefecture (Kansai Region) in Japan. Mangetsuji Temple is known for the Ukimido Hall which is built on the shores of lake Biwa (Biwa-ko) on the water. When the water is full this hall seems like floating on the water.
Mangetsuji is a small temple but the gorgeous views of the Lake Biwa and it's surroundings makes it a very popular temple to visit in Shiga Prefecture. The Ukimido is said to house about 1000 Amida Buddha statues in a small space.
The beautiful views of Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa, were subject to eight paintings to the famous Ukiyo-e Painter of Japan, Hiroshige. These paintings are known as Eights Views of Omi. Omi being the ancient name for Shiga Prefecture. One of the paints features the Geese returning home on Lake Biwa with the Ukimido Hall in the background. It is a beautiful painting along with the other seven views of Omi.
Ishiyama-dera (石山寺） Temple, Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan
西国観音巡礼 第１３番 石山寺 石山観音
Ishiyama-dera temple is located in Otsu city of Shiga prefecture. This temple is a beautiful suburban temple, next to Seta river (close to Lake Biwa) in Otsu city.
One of the highlights of this temple is the two deva kings that are at the front gate (san mon). These two statues are sculpted by two famous carvers of the Kamakura period Tankei and Unkei. The statues look two dimensional from a distance but by a close look you can see that they are three dimension statues. Very interesting... This temple is number thirteenth temple of the Saikoku (33 kannon temples of Kansai region) pilgrimage circuit.
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HELLO OTSU How to enjoy Ukimido temple area
大津市観光PR動画「Hello Otsu」内に登場する浮御堂（堅田エリア）を中心に周遊した動画です。ぜひご覧ください。
Here is a footage showing how to enjoy Ukimido Temple area!
石山寺（石山エリア）も公開中！
■HELLO OTSU How to enjoy Ishiyamadera temple area
Lake Biwa (Biwa-ko), Largest Lake in Japan, Shiga Prefecture
Lake Biwa is a naturally formed freshwater lake in Japan and it is located in Shiga Prefecture. It is the main source of fresh water and other nourishments for most residents of the Kansai Region. It is considered as one of the oldest lakes in the world and has been mentioned in the ancient Japanese literature. One of the cruise boats on Lake Biwa is named Michigan to celebrate the fact the city of Otsu has close ties with State of Michigan (Lansing in Michigan is considered as a sister state of Otsu).
Ukimido, Mangetsuji Temple, Otsu City 大津市浮御堂満月寺
Ukimido Mangetsuji Temple - Shiga - 満月寺 浮御堂 - 4K Ultra HD
Ukimido is located by the beautiful shores of Lake Biwako, just 30 minutes away from the center of Kyoto. Ukimido, is also known as the floating temple hall at Mangetsuji Temple, and is famous for being featured as one of the Eight Views of Omi, wild geese returning home at Katata.
Today’s structure of Ukimido is a recreation that was erected in 1937 and then underwent repairs in 1982, yet it fully retains the atmosphere of the original construction.
The legend has it that during the Heian period (794 - 1185) the Monk Genshin (also Enshin Sozu), every night saw a suspicious light from Mount Hieizana in Lake Biwa and decided one day to investigate this phenomenon. He discovered a beautiful, glowing golden Amida Butsu statue. He then later created Ukimido to house 1,000 replica statues as a token of worship.
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Biwa-ko is the largest lake in Japan. Due to the close location to Kyoto, the capital city for a millennium, the lake and the surrounding areas can offer us a full of historical dramas with the samurai-warriors and the holy places including Chikubujima island. Three well-known castles are covered in this trip, Hikone, Gifu and Inuyama, two of them are the National Treasure of Japan.
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大津市観光PR動画「Hello Otsu」
インバウンド向けに大津市観光PR動画「Hello Otsu」を作成しました。
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■HELLO OTSU How to enjoy Ishiyamadera temple area
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07 Japan: Mt. Koya, Ukimido Temple, Japan vs Korea vs America - Day 9 & 12
Day 9: Mountain Koyasan
From Osaka, it almost takes 4 hours to the Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. South of Osaka, take the train to the end, then take a bus half way up the mountain, then a train that pulls you up the 45 degree angle slope, then another bus to the town. It is the center of Shingon Buddhism, which is one of the major schools and of the few surviving Vajrayana lineages. Monk's lifestyle. Largest cemetery in Japan. Original Garan temple. Rated as one of the best places to stay overnight in temple lodging.
Day 12: Ukimido Temple (Mangetsu-ji)
Last day, north east of Kyoto is lake Biwa in Otsu. Otsu was the former capital of Japan. it's a peaceful bus ride along the largest fresh-water lake in Japan.
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Day 8.03 Katata Beach / Lake Iwa (Katata, Shiga, Japan)
Katata, Shiga, Japan
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
This was on my 8th day in Japan. Many more videos to come from the rest of my 3 week trip.
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JR Katata Station, Otsu City
JR Katata Station is a small train station in Otsu City of the Shiga Prefecture. This station provides access to the Mangetsuji Temple, with the famous Floating Hall on Lake Biwa. Enjoy.
石山寺 Ishiyama-dera Temple
近江八景「石山の秋月」としても名高い寺院で、全国でも類を見ない巨大な硅灰石(天然記念物)の上に建てられています。東寺真言 宗大本山。奈良時代、聖武天皇の勅願により良弁僧正が開基。西国 三十三所観音霊場第十三番札所。
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Check out Maddie's awesome drawings of this view of Omi here:
Maddie and I are two CIRs (Coordinator for International Relations) on the JET Program working in Shiga Prefecture (formerly known as Omi Province.)
Follow us on our journey of exploring Shiga's famous Eight Views of Omi in the modern day!
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