寺社・宗教施設
園城寺
Mii-dera Temple
園城寺（おんじょうじ）は、滋賀県大津市園城寺町にある天台寺門宗の総本山の寺院。山号は長等山（ながらさん）。本尊は弥勒菩薩。開基（創立者）は大友与多王。日本三不動の一つである黄不動で著名であり、観音堂は西国三十三所観音霊場の第14番札所で札所本尊は如意輪観世音菩薩である。また、近江八景の一つである「三井の晩鐘」でも知られる。なお一般には三井寺（みいでら）として知られる。平安時代などの日本古典文学で、何も注釈を付けず「寺」と書かれていれば、この園城寺を指す。
Overview
This is the head temple of the Jimon branch of Tendai Buddhism, sitting at the foot of Mount Hiei on the edge of Lake Biwa in Ōtsu, just over the hill from central Kyoto. The complex spans some 40 named halls spread across a wooded hillside, so it feels more like a walk through a temple town than a single stop. Highlights include a bell hall, a large main hall, and grounds that give views toward the lake.
Getting there
From central Kyoto, the trip takes roughly 30–40 minutes by train: take the JR Biwako Line or the Keihan Keishin Line toward Ōtsu, then walk or take a short local bus from the nearest station up to the temple grounds.
Time to allow
Because the site is spread out over a hillside, plan on at least 1.5 to 2 hours to walk between the main halls without rushing.
When to go
Mornings tend to be quieter than afternoons. The grounds are known for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage, both of which draw more visitors, so expect larger crowds during those peak weeks.
Combine with
- Ginkaku-ji Temple (5.2km) – the closest of the major Kyoto sights on this list.
- Nanzen-ji Temple (5.3km) – similar distance, easy to pair on the same day.
- Chion-in Temple and Heian Jingū (both 6.4km) – worth combining if you're spending a full day moving between eastern Kyoto and the Lake Biwa side.
出典：ウィキペディア・OpenStreetMap の公開データ · 2026年8月5日 更新 · 編集 World by City 編集部
