鏡山

鏡山 is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 257 metres. 鏡山 is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kiyomizu-dera and Nanzen-ji.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple located in eastern , . It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon.

Buddhist temple
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, or Zuiryusan , formerly Zenrin-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, . Emperor Kameyama established it in 1291 on the site of his previous detached palace.

Buddhist temple
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, officially named Jishō-ji, is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of , . It is one of the constructions that represent the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashiyama and Otsu.

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Some of the most picturesque parts of are located in , the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

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Ōtsu is the capital of . Enryaku-ji, a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei overlooking , is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history.

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encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital.

鏡山

Latitude
35.0006° or 35° 0′ 2″ north
Longitude
135.8134° or 135° 48′ 48″ east
Elevation
257 metres (843 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q2R27+68
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7704870656
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Discover 鏡山 from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“鏡山” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “Kagamiyama”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Misasagi-Sawanokawacho and Misasagi-Anshojicho.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 聖山 and Yamashina Shoten Temple.

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