Gichu-ji Temple

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Gichu-ji Temple is said to have been founded in the 12th century to mourn for Kiso Yoshinaka (Minamoto no Yoshinaka), a general of the Minamoto clan who was killed by his brother Minamoto no Yoshitsune in a battle near here.
The temple is also known as a favorite place of the great haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. The Basho's tomb was erected next to the Yoshinaka's in his will, and Basho's haiku poetry is carved on many of the monuments on the temple grounds.
Opening Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00 (March - October)
- 9:00 - 16:00 (November - February)
Closed
- Mondays (except national holidays)
Price / Entrance Fee
- 200 yen (General, Adult)
- 150 yen (Junior high student)
- 100 yen (Child)
Access / Public Transport
- 6 minutes walk from JR Zeze Station
- 6 minutes walk from Keihan Zeze Station on the Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line
Address / Location
- 1-5-12, Bamba, Otsu-shi, Shiga, 520-0802
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