Komyo - ji Temple was first built in 1198 at a spot closely connected to Honenshonin, by Kumagawa Naozane, a disciple of Honenshonin. Komyo - ji is the main temple of the Seizan-Jodo Sect. If you climb the gentle-sloped stone stairway, situated amidst a maple forest, you can see the majestic Mikagedo Hall and Amidado Hall connected by a pathway. Famous as a temple for viewing autumn leaves, both sides of the stone stairway are coloured a brilliant red during late autumn.
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.
Komyo-ji (Kaname Kannon 金目観音) Temple, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
坂東巡礼 第７番 光明寺 （金目観音）
Komyo-ji Temple is located in Hiratsuka City of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.