Enjoy a calmer pace of sightseeing — and perhaps even tap into your spirituality — at Gesshinji Temple. If you're able to venture inside, why not pause for a moment of quiet contemplation?

Gesshinji Temple is an interesting place to begin exploring Otsu. This place of worship is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other attractions like Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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Awesome property and location but instructions to enter the building were confusing and hard to follow. They were not completely accurate with what you had to put in the keypad at the entrance

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