Ask a monk! The Secrets of Mitsuhide Akechi - Public Display of Hidden Treasures and Secret Buddhas from Saikyo-ji

A special viewing event where a monk explains the unknown true nature of Mitsuhide Akechi based on historical materials from the temple. Special displays include the 'Sakamoto Castle Battle Bell' which is said to have been donated by Mitsuhide and his handwritten document 'Donation of Rice for the Memorial Service of Mitsuhide Akechi'. Additionally, the normally closed structures of Fushimi Castle, 'Momoyama Goten', and the secret Buddha 'Yakushi Nyorai' will also be on display. For dinner, 'Cool Summer Vegetable Somen' will be served. Applications will be accepted until June 11 on the JAF homepage. If there are too many applicants, a lottery will be held. Participation is limited to those in elementary school and above.

Date & Time

6/21(Sat) 15:00～19:00

Note

Event will be held rain or shine (may be canceled in case of severe weather such as typhoons)

Venue

Saikyo-ji

Address

5-13-1 Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture

Free

Per person: General price: 3,900 yen, JAF member price: 3,600 yen (includes viewing fee, dinner cost, and insurance fee)

parking

Free parking

Access

About 10 minutes north from 'Shiga Sato Ramp' on the Kosai Road, or about 5 minutes west from 'Sakamoto North IC'

Access (Public)

Get off at Keihan Electric Railway 'Sakamoto' Station, take the Ojika Bus for about 4 minutes (get off at Saikyo-ji) or walk for 25 minutes

Contact

077-544-3300 （JAF Shiga Branch）

URL

https://area.jaf.or.jp/area/2025/04/kansai/shiga/events/jafday-in-saikyoji