Hachiman-bori Moat in Omihachiman is renowned for its picturesque setting, which is surrounded by lush greenery and historic landmarks. The reflections of the surrounding buildings and trees on the moat's surface create a serene and captivating atmosphere, especially during the cherry blossom season.
A sculpted image of the deity of good fortune Daikokuten (大黒天) dating to the very early 9th century at Kongōrinji Temple (金剛輪寺) in Aishō Town, Shiga Prefecture, said to be one of if not the earliest example of this particular deity in Japan and here seen during a rare unveiling lasting until December 10, 2023
The largest body of water in Japan is the Biwa lake. Located in Shiga prefecture.At its deepest point is 41 meters.It covers an area of 670.4 square kilometers. Points of interest are many but the most famous is the Hikone castle dating back to the 17th century.Pic-and words by Sergio Guyman.
Hachiman-bori Moat in Omihachiman is renowned for its picturesque setting, which is surrounded by lush greenery and historic landmarks. The reflections of the surrounding buildings and trees on the moat's surface create a serene and captivating atmosphere, especially during the cherry blossom season.
A hanging scroll of the Hie Sanno Mandara (日吉山王曼荼羅), a mandala depicting the local deities of Hie Jinja Shrine (日吉神社), i.e. present-day Hiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine (日吉大社) in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, as manifestations of the Buddhist divinities of Mount Hiei (比叡山) north of Kyoto, with the deities and divinities matched up throughout the landscape of the mountain
Color on silk dating to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) from the collection of Hyakusaiji Temple (百済寺) in Higashiōmi, Shiga Prefecture
Image from "Shintō: The Sacred Art of Ancient Japan" edited by Victor Harris, published by the British Museum Press. 2001, page 173