Ishiyamadera Temple

正面に見える岩は､硅灰石が露出したもの｡境内各所に見られ､石山寺の呼称の由来ともなっている｡国指定天然記念物｡また､石山寺は､紫式部が｢源氏物語｣を執筆したところともされ､｢源氏の間｣がある｡The rock to the fore is exposed wollastonite. This can be seen all over the temple compounds, and the name Ishiyamadera (Stone Mountain Temple) originates from this. It is designated as a precious natural asset. Said to be the place where Murasaki Shikibu wrote the "Tale of Genji", the temple has a "Genji Room.