Ishiyamadera Temple

[This ‘temple of flowers’ was the setting of important Heian-era literature]
Inside the vast temple grounds lies an enormous, beautiful wollastonite rock, and the area is also said to be where Murasaki Shikibu planned The Tale of Genji. Many other famous spots are nearby, including Mii-dera Temple, and it also affords and beautiful view of Lake Biwa.
Photo provided by Biwako Visitors Bureau

[Fee] Adults (junior high school students and above): 600 yen; Elementary school students: 250 yen
[Access] Approx. 10 min. walk from Ishiyamadera Station on the Keihan Line; Keihan Bus from JR Ishiyama Station, and a short walk from the Ishiyamadera Sammon-mae bus stop
[Foreign Language Support] Yes