It is said that Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, visited Ishiyama-dera Temple around 1,000 years ago and started to write The Tale of Genji while looking at the full moon reflected in the waters of Lake Biwa. This has led to Ishiyama-dera Temple holding their Fall Moon Festival around the time of the harvest moon each year.
More than 2,000 lanterns create an illusory and ethereal world inside the temple grounds, while the two storied pagoda National Treasure is wonderfully floodlit. A variety of events are also held during the period of the festival, including events related to The Tale of Genji in the main temple.

[Date]　September 25, 26, 27 18:00 - 21:00
[Location Held]　Ishiyama-dera Temple (1-1-1 Ishiyamadera, Otsu City, Shiga)
[Access]　10 min. on foot from Keihan Ishiyamadera Station
[Admission Charges]　600　JPY
http://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/108