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. |
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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. |
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Steps leading to the nokyo. |
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Courtyard. |
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View of Lake Biwa. |
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Mii-dera Temple pagoda. |
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The famous bell which Benkei dragged up
Mount Hiei. |