Slow down a little and reconnect with your spiritual side at Sekino Semimaru Shrine. This sacred site attracts pilgrims, and curious tourists, from near and far.

This Otsu sacred place is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to see close by, like Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Wander around at your leisure at Sekino Semimaru Shrine before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo

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Very limited space and no room cleanings

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