Temple · Katata (Otsu)
Ukimido Floating Pavilion (Mangetsuji) 満月寺
Small Zen temple hall built on piles over Lake Biwa at Katata, one of the classic Eight Views of Omi.
Getting thereJR Katata Station, about 15 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeEarly morning or sunset
Address1-16-18 Honkatata, Otsu, Shiga
Websiteotsu10shaji.jp/ukimido
About
Ukimido is a hall of Mangetsuji temple that stands on the water, reached by a short bridge. It enshrines a thousand small Amida statues and offers views over Lake Biwa, particularly at dawn and sunset. The scene 'wild geese descending at Katata' is one of the Omi Hakkei views painted by Hiroshige.
Highlights
- Hall standing on the lake
- Omi Hakkei view 'Katata Rakugan'
- Thousand-Buddha hall
- Sunrise and sunset over Lake Biwa
Tips
- Small site; 20-30 minutes is enough
- 15 min walk from JR Katata Station
- Combine with Katata's old lanes and Biwako Valley
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