Mount Bodaiji

What it is

• A mountain standing 353.3 meters high also known as Mount Ryuo.
• The site features a north peak and a south peak.
• Home to the Ryuo Shrine located at the mountain summit.
• Location of the former Shobodaiji Temple ruins and ancient burial mounds.

What to see

• Ryuo Shrine situated at the highest point of the mountain.
• Stone statues of Enma and Jizo located on the grounds.
• The Terayashiki Kofun and other ancient burial mounds.
• Views of the Yasu River flowing to the south.

Getting there

• Accessible via the Shiga Bus line to Midorinomura-higashiguchi bus stop.
• The summit is a 30-minute walk from the bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.