Ukimido Floating Hall (Mangetsu-ji)
In Japanese: 浮御堂（満月寺）
A small hall built out over Lake Biwa at Katata, famous as one of the Eight Views of Omi. The present building dates from 1937.
One of the Eight Views of Omi
Nearby
- Sakamoto Temple Town ≈ 20 min by car
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ≈ 25 min by car
- Sanzen-in Temple (Ohara) ≈ 25 min by car
- Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Omi Jingu Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Katata Sta. to Demachi, then 7 min walk (buses to Ukimido on weekends)
- Fee
- 300 yen
- Good to know
- 8:00–17:00
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info