Mii-dera Temple is the head temple of the Tendaijimon Buddhist sect. It is comprised of numerous buildings, including the Kondo, a National Treasure, the Kannondo Hall, which is the 14th site on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, the Shakado, and the Toin. It also became a Japan Heritage site in 2015, and is home to more than 100 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. It is also a spot often used for the filming of movies, including recently being featured in the live action adaptation of the popular anime "Rurouni Kenshin."