Enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the serene surroundings of Mii-dera Temple. You just never know — the answers to a few of life's biggest questions may be lying behind its doors.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Otsu. Mii-dera Temple is a good place to begin here, but there are loads of other fine spots to experience. Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are close to the place of worship and will top off your day nicely.

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