Chomeiji Temple

長命寺

4.3Est. 90Omihachiman, Kansai

Overview

Mountaintop temple reached via 808 stone steps with sweeping views over Lake Biwa.

A mountaintop temple with sweeping Lake Biwa views, accessible via 808 stone steps through cedar forest. The main hall and three-story pagoda perch dramatically on the mountainside overlooking Japan's largest lake.

Practical info

Japanese name: 長命寺
Nearest station: Omi-Hachiman Station (JR Biwako Line) + bus
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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