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A hall projecting out over the lake, drawn by Hiroshige - a composition made of nothing but water and architecture.
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Mangetsuji Ukimido is a Buddhist hall projecting over the lake, at Kaimonzan Mangetsuji of the Rinzai school, Daitokuji branch, on the shore of Lake Biwa in Honkatata, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. It is famous as "Descending Geese at Katata," one of the Eight Views of Omi. It is also known by the common name Katata no Ukimido.
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Founded / opened：995 (traditional) Highlights / collection：Buddhist hall projecting over the lake, One of the Eight Views of Omi Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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