Why You Should Visit
An exhibition at Seiganji Temple bringing together cat artworks by artists from Maibara. Five artists in watercolor, papercutting, woodwork and more each portray cats in their own way. A temple-original cat goshuin (temple seal) is offered during the run. On 11 October, participating artists teach watercolor and papercutting workshops at Maibara City Hall. Some exhibited works are offered as gifts through Maibara's hometown tax donation program.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Kyukozan Seiganji Temple (Maibara, Shiga)
- period
- October 1, 2026 (Thu) - October 31, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 9:00–17:00 (closed Tuesdays, and October 22–27)
- cost
- Temple admission: adults ¥400, children (elementary to high school) ¥100
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- 7-minute walk from the east exit of JR Maibara Station. By car, about 10 minutes from Maibara IC toward Hikone; free parking for about 10 cars.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- No booking is needed to see the exhibition. The 11 October workshops require booking via the flyer's QR code or Maibara Station Tourist Information (0749-51-9082, maibara@kitabiwako.jp).
- NOTE
Artists
- Five artists including cat painter Yutaka Murakami, illustrator Satoshi Yamada and papercut artist Teppei Hayakawa
- A cat goshuin by Reika Nishikawa is offered during the run
※Some works are offered as Maibara hometown tax donation gifts
※Enquiries: Maibara Station Tourist Information 0749-51-9082 (maibara@kitabiwako.jp)
- TAGS
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Kyukozan Seiganji Temple (Maibara, Shiga). The map shows each with its walking time.
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出典: 青岸寺
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