Eigen-ji Temple
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves in November.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
Head temple of the Eigenji school of Rinzai Zen, founded in 1361. Maples line the stone-stepped approach along the Echi River, making it one of Shiga's best spots for autumn leaves.
Component of Japan Heritage; Important Cultural Properties (statue of founder Jakushitsu and others)
Nearby
- Hyakusai-ji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Saimyo-ji Temple (Koto Sanzan) ≈ 35 min by car
- Mt. Gozaisho and Gozaisho Ropeway ≈ 35 min by car
- Tarobogu (Aga Shrine) ≈ 35 min by car
- Gokasho Kondo Merchant Village ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves in November
- Getting there
- About 35 min by Ohmi Railway bus (Misono Line) from Ohmi Railway Yokaichi Sta. to Eigenji-mae
- Fee
- Adults ¥600, junior high ¥200
- Good to know
- 9:00–16:00 (8:00–17:00 in the November foliage season)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info