Mount Hiei Enryakuji
Hieizan Enryaku-ji is the head temple of the Tendai sect, located at the border of Kyoto and Shiga, with a history spanning over 1,200 years. It began when Saicho established a small hermitage in the late Nara period and has since produced many eminent Buddhist monks as the mother mountain of Japanese Buddhism. The expansive temple grounds are dotted with numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, and it is also famous as a scenic spot surrounded by rich nature. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, attracting many worshippers and tourists. It is easily accessible via cable car and a drive-through road.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Mount Hiei Enryakuji
- Location
- 〒520-0116 4220 Sakamoto Hongo, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From Keihan Sakamoto Hieizan-guchi Station, it's a 10-minute walk to Cable Sakamoto Station. Take the Sakamoto Cable for 11 minutes and then, after getting off at the last stop, walk for 10 minutes.
- Parking
- 120 vehicles
- Business Hours
- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closing time may vary depending on the season)
- Fees
- Common ticket for three areas: Adults 1,000 yen, junior and senior high school students 600 yen, elementary school students 300 yen.
National Treasure Hall (Treasure Museum): Adults 500 yen, junior and senior high school students 300 yen, elementary school students 100 yen. - Contact Information
- Phone Number：077-578-0001
- Official Website
