I found Tachiki-Kannon Temple by accident, on one of my bicycle explorations. While climbing the seemingly endless stone steps in the summer heat, I wondered what could possibly be worth such effort, and thought about giving up several times. However when I finally reached the top I found a beautiful temple with an interesting story, so I was glad I persevered.
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Tachiki-Kannon Temple in Shiga
But can you climb all the steps?

By Cathy Cawood
Community writer

Small drum in the courtyard

Bamboo spout and stone water basin

Tiny statues with red aprons

Endless stone steps

There were many stone lanterns beside the steps

Main hall of the temple

Curtained path under a temple corridor

Omikuji papers tell visitor's fortunes

Statue in the corner of the courtyard

Many red lanterns

Purple curtain with white tree motif

Bright summer sunlight at the path entrance
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