Historic sites and castles in Lake Biwa

This collection features fifteen landmarks across Kyoto and Shiga, primarily focusing on UNESCO World Heritage sites. It includes architectural icons like the gold-leaf-covered Kinkaku-ji and the massive wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera. Historical defensive structures are represented by the shogunal Nijo Castle and the original Edo-period Hikone Castle. The list spans centuries of religious history, from the ancient Kamo Shrines to Zen landmarks like Ryoan-ji. These sites showcase diverse styles, including the 17th-century Shugakuin Imperial Villa and the grand headquarters of major Buddhist sects at Chion-in and Nishi-Honganji.