Learn more about the area's culture and traditions at Iwamasan Shohoji Temple. Take a moment for some quiet contemplation in this place of peace.

This place of worship is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Otsu. But Iwamasan Shohoji Temple isn't the only drawcard in the area. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Biwako Hall, and Aeon Mall Kusatsu are some other interesting attractions nearby.

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