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Location of Jogon-in Temple
744 Jionji, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
Omihachiman, the central city of Shiga Prefecture, is about an hour away by train from Kyoto or Osaka. Within the city, Azuchi Town is a historic site known for Azuchi Castle, built by Oda Nobunaga. Jogon-in Temple, located in Azuchi, is the setting for the art festival.
If you are coming by train
From Kyoto Station
Take the JR Biwako Line (Special Rapid) to Omihachiman Station (approx. 35 minutes) → Transfer to a local train and get off at Azuchi Station (approx. 3 minutes) → Walk from the south exit of the station (approx. 10 minutes)
*If you avoid transfers and only use local trains, you can get from Kyoto Station to Azuchi Station in just under an hour.
From Osaka Station
Take the JR Kyoto Line (Special Rapid) to Omihachiman Station (approx. 1 hour 5 minutes) → Transfer to a local train (approx. 3 minutes) to Azuchi Station → Walk from the south exit of the station (approx. 10 minutes)
From Nagahama Station
Approximately 40 minutes to Azuchi Station on the JR Biwako Line (local train) → Approximately 10 minutes walk from the south exit of the station
By car
From Kyoto city
Take the Meishin Expressway from Kyoto Higashi IC to Ryuo IC in about 1 hour, then take the general road for about 20 minutes.
From Osaka city
From "Suita IC" take the Meishin Expressway for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to "Ryuo IC" → about 20 minutes on the general road
From Nagahama City
Approximately 40 minutes by car
※About parking
・You can park in the gravel spaces within the temple grounds. Spaces are limited.
・If the gravel spaces within the temple grounds are full, you can park on the farm road on the south side of the temple. However, the farm road is not an official parking lot, and as it is narrow, cars may not be able to pass each other depending on where you park. Please be careful not to obstruct traffic.
About rental bicycles
・There are several bicycle rental shops right outside the north exit of Azuchi Station.
・Jogon-in Temple is about a 5-minute bicycle ride away.
・It is convenient if you combine it with sightseeing in the surrounding areas of Azuchi Town.
Nearby tourist information
The Jogon-in International Art Festival has around 40 exhibition areas and events, so you can stay for half a day.
However, since you've come all the way from far away, we'd like to introduce some other recommended tourist spots for those who would like to stop by.
Kinshozan Jogon-in Temple
This is the stage for this art festival. Here is a link to the temple's official website.
Sasaki Shrine
An ancient shrine decorated with flowers and history. The closest tourist spot to the art festival venue.
(Transportation: walking and cycling)
Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
A museum where you can learn about Azuchi Castle and the Sengoku period. It also houses cultural assets from Jogon-in Temple.
(Transportation: car/bicycle)
Azuchi Castle Ruins & Sogenji Temple
The ruins of Nobunaga's castle. The views of the stone walls and Lake Biwa are attractive, but climbing in the same day is difficult.
(Transportation: car/bicycle)
La Collina Omihachiman
A popular spot where you can enjoy nature and sweets.
(Transportation: car, train, etc.)
Nearby art spots
During this Autumn of Art, we will introduce art spots that are relatively close to the main venue and that are related to the art festival.
There are some places that are difficult to visit on the same day as the main art festival.
Borderless Art Museum NO-MA
A small art museum that makes use of a traditional townhouse. It mainly exhibits outsider art.
(Transportation: car, train, etc.)
BIWAKO Biennale
An international art festival where the old town of Omihachiman becomes part of the venue.
(Transportation: car, train, etc.)
Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art
This is a public art museum that provided funding for the art festival until last year. It is located in the prefecture but far away.
(Transportation: car, train, etc.)