# 石山寺

> 位於大津瀨田川畔的真言宗大本山，以寺名由來的矽灰石巨岩，以及相傳紫式部在此起筆《源氏物語》而聞名。

- Prefecture: 滋賀県
- Type: Temple
- Address: 滋賀県大津市
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
- Admission: 600 yen
- Official site: https://www.ishiyamadera.or.jp/

Ishiyama-dera was founded in the 8th century and is one of the head temples of the Shingon sect, standing on a hill above the Seta River where it flows out of Lake Biwa. The temple takes its name from the great outcrop of wollastonite that rises beside the main hall, a designated natural monument. Its main hall, the oldest wooden building in Shiga, houses a hidden image of Nyoirin Kannon, and a small room called the Genji-no-ma recalls the tradition that Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji here while watching the moon over the lake. The wooded grounds are known for plum and cherry blossoms in spring and for vivid, illuminated maples in autumn.

## FAQ

### 如何前往石山寺？

從京阪石山寺站步行約10分鐘即達；可由JR石山站轉乘京阪石山坂本線。開門時間8:00，最後入場16:00。

### 與《源氏物語》有何淵源？

相傳宮廷作家紫式部曾在石山寺參籠，受琵琶湖上明月啟發而開始撰寫《源氏物語》；本堂中保留了一間「源氏之間」以誌其事。

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Source: 石山寺 — Japan Voyage