A Zen temple associated with Kobori Enshu. The serene garden is beautiful with azaleas in spring and vibrant autumn foliage, showcasing the beauty of each season.
[Public Transportation] Take the JR Biwako Line to Nagahama Station, then a 30-minute taxi ride.
[Car] 10 minutes from the Otani Castle Smart IC Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (November - March) *Please arrive early as it gets dark early in the evening. *Please contact us regarding snow conditions.
Cld.Days
November 16th and 17th annually. Closed for the Kaisan-ki Buddhist memorial service.
Fee
¥300
INFO
Parking is available for 30 standard vehicles and 2 large vehicles.
The temple is closed for the Kaisan-ki Buddhist memorial service on November 16th and 17th.
Omi Kofu-an Temple is a Rinzai Zen temple belonging to the Daitoku-ji school, known as the temple commemorating Kobori Enshu.
Enshu is renowned as one of Japan's three great tea masters, along with Sen no Rikyu and Furuta Oribe. His philosophy of tea ceremony is said to be reflected in the temple's garden.
Komuro Castle's second lord, Sokei, invited the priest Soenkei from Kyoto's Daitoku-ji Temple in the early Edo period to establish the temple.
The garden features a simple dry landscape rock garden south of the main hall and a pond garden with strolling paths to the east. It's designated as a prefectural scenic spot. Designed to utilize the natural terrain, it's said to emulate the views of the Eight Views of Omi.
Azaleas bloom beautifully in spring, and fiery autumn leaves in fall, offering a unique charm in every season.
Why not spend some time relaxing in this tranquil atmosphere?
Omi Kofu-an Temple is located slightly outside Nagahama city center, but there are historical tourist spots nearby, such as Otani Castle and the site of the Battle of Anegawa.
It's a captivating destination where you can enjoy both history and nature.