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Ukimido

temple

Ukimido

浮御堂

4.2Est. 90Otsu, Kansai

Overview

Floating wooden temple on a Lake Biwa jetty, ethereal at dawn and dusk.

A small wooden temple built on a jetty extending into Lake Biwa, appearing to float on the water. Particularly ethereal at dawn and dusk, creating one of the lake's most iconic and serene scenes.

Practical info

Japanese name
浮御堂
Nearest station
Katata Station (JR Kosei Line)
Payment
Cash only
Reservations
not required
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