Four Elegant Residences in Scenic Sakamoto, Otsu

Introduction

Sakamoto in Otsu City lies between Mt. Hiei and Lake Biwa, and has a long history as the temple town of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei—designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site—and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. It is a charming town blessed with both magnificent nature and deep historical heritage.

On this spacious property stand four buildings, each with its own distinctive character. The generously sized rooms offer a sense of openness and comfort unique to a countryside residence. Located close to Lake Biwa, the property is ideal as a private villa or a corporate retreat.

Plan

Four unique buildings stand on the property, each with its own distinctive character. The largest one, Building D, is well maintained and ready for immediate use. While some buildings require renovation, they offer the opportunity to redesign and customize the spaces freely to suit your personal preferences.

Photos

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Area

Sakamoto — The Town of Ano-shu Stone Masonry,
Rich in Historical Romance

Located at the foot of Mt. Hiei, Sakamoto is known as a sacred place where Shinto and Buddhism coexist, home to both Enryakuji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. During the era of warlord Oda Nobunaga, many skilled stonemasons known as the Ano-shu lived in this area and played a key role in castle construction. Their traditional stone masonry technique, called Ano-shu-zumi, can still be seen throughout the town today, preserving a historically valuable and distinctive landscape.

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  Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
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  Tsuruki Soba
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  Ano-shu-zumi Masonry Stone Walls

By car from Kyoto, take the Nishi-Otsu Bypass and exit at the “Shigasato” ramp. By train, it takes about 14 minutes from Kyoto Station on the JR Special Rapid Service to the nearest station, Hieizan-Sakamoto.