Onjoji (Miidera) Temple

Founded in 764, Onjoji (commonly known as Miidera) Temple is the headquarters of the Jimon sect of Tendai Buddhism and was once a rival of the mighty Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei.

Onjo-ji Temple hondo.

It is the 14th temple of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. Murasaki Shikibu's brother was an abbot of Onjoji Temple and her father took vows there.

Steps leading to the nokyo.

Courtyard.

View of Lake Biwa.

Mii-dera Temple pagoda.

The famous bell which Benkei dragged up Mount Hiei.

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