Enryakuji Temple, Mt. Hiei【World Heritage】
This is the head temple of the Tendai Sect in the vast sacred area on Mt. Hiei. It started as a hermitage founded by Saicho on Mt. Hiei in the end of Nara Period. The precinct in the towering giant cedars has a dignified atmosphere as a monastery. On top of the mountain, there is the Todo area where Konponchudo is centered, Saito area where Shakado is centered and Yokawa area that was opened by Priest Ennin.
More Information
- Tel
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077-578-0001
- Open Hours
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[Todo area] March to November: 8:30-16:30, December: 9:00-16:00, January to February: 9:00-16:30
[Saito and Yokawa area] March to November: 9:00-16:00, December: 9:30-15:30, January to February: 9:30-16:00
- Closed
Open 7 days a week
- Web site
- http://www.hieizan.or.jp/