Top Things to do in Marugame
The 10 Best Things to Do in Marugame, Japan
Discover the best top things to do in Marugame, Japan including Marugame Castle, Zentsu-ji Temple, Doryuji Temple, Goshoji Temple, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, Nakazubansho Garden, Konzoji Temple, Kameyama Park (Marugame Castle), Konpira Kaido Way, Marugame Castle Tourist Information Center.
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1. Marugame Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 342 reviews
2. Zentsu-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Gary B - Belfast, United Kingdom
Great temple, wonderful treasury museum and the pagoda is great. We enjoyed the full experience, the treasury had a great exhibition, amazing display from different century's. Peaceful and tranquil.
3. Doryuji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By お遍路さん京都市 - 京都市
私は１０数年前に右目の手術をしたほど目が弱くて・・・。それだけに薬師如来を本尊として戴き、眼病にご利益があると云う寺院は特に丁寧にお参りしています。ここは本堂の外でウロウロしていても何の変哲もない、印象薄い寺院になってしまいますが、私みたいに、機会さえあらば、何とか本堂へ上がらせて・・・と要請する者には絶対に忘れられない寺院となります。何故なら、本堂の床が「瓦敷き」になっているからです。他にも伝説ですが、衛門三郎と空海の物語から、二人の像が仁王門を入った所の右側にあるので、これを覚えておくことも印象を留めるコツです。
4. Goshoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Lara N - Takamatsu, Japan
Although we have been to this temple several times, it is always pretty and seems to change with the seasons. Be sure to explore the hill behind the temple with a small shrine filled with tanuki, or "racoon dogs" and the somber crypt with Kannon statues dedicated to lost children. The garden is especially lovely in the spring.
5. Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Mish_H50 - Japan
I didnt know either artist, but I found Genchiro Inokuma very varied and it was interesting to see the differences in his works - the way his paintings evolved.
Ohtake's exhibition was awesome- crazy, insane, colorful, all over the place. Loved it, an awesome contemporary artist. Its up until November 2013- worth it if you are in the area!
the building itself, the entrance is also cool.
6. Nakazubansho Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By diaber - Paris
First of all, the real name of the garden is Nakazu Bansho Park named after a framed calligraphy "Banshoen" which means "all things in the Universe" which this garden is said to possess.
The garden is ornamented by natural pine trees growing on the white sand and an artificial scenery of Lake Biwa which has eight Islands (see picture). They are connected by Bridges to make a route to go around the garden.
The entrance fee seemed a bit expensive (1000yen) but we really liked the walk and therefore recommend to visit it.
7. Konzoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By お遍路さん京都市 - 京都市
空海の甥の智証大師の誕生地らしい。ここは空海が唐の青龍寺を模して造ったと伝承されていました。ここの寺院を印象に残すにはパチパチと鳴る巨大な「願供養念珠」を実際に鳴らしてみることです。無制限に引っ張ってパチパチさせるものではありません。一つづつ、数えながらゆっくりと引くのがコツです。乃木将軍の裏返しの松を覚えておくことも一つの方法です。堂塔は如何に立派でもこれだけ次から次へと参拝して本堂と大師堂の「前」で佇んでいるだけでは、どこに来ているのかも定かで無くなりますよ。何もデカイだけが良いお寺じゃないので・・・。参拝者に受け入れられ易い納経所を有する遍路寺の方が本当は大事ですね。遺憾ながら、殆どは無くて、不愛想で、高飛車で・・・〇〇してやっていると云うスタンス丸出しの所が多いですが。
8. Kameyama Park (Marugame Castle)
9. Konpira Kaido Way
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By hfot2 - Vermont
We arrived early to visit Kotohira. The long climb begins with a walk through town passing the tourist/pilgrim shops and restaurants. We were so early - to beat the tourists and the heat - that the shops were closed. For us, that was just fine - for others, they may prefer to shop and therefore could visit after the climb down. (We avoided the shops entirely on the way down but going through the Gardens and side paths)
10. Marugame Castle Tourist Information Center
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