Japan · Building
Enryaku-ji
A monumental Tendai monastery atop Mount Hiei, Enryaku-ji has served as the sect's spiritual headquarters since 788 and…
City
Ōtsu
3 places
Ōtsu: 3 heritage places documented by Cultural Heritage Online, street by street — what each one is, where it is, and how to see it.
Japan · Palace
Ōmi Ōtsu Palace
Emperor Tenchi's imperial palace served as Japan's capital from 667–672 AD, establishing the legal and administrative systems that…
Japan · Building
Shiga Station
Shiga Station is a passenger railway hub in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, operated by West Japan Railway Company.
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