Kyoto: UNESCO Enryakuji Temple & Mount Hiei Tour

Name: Kyoto: UNESCO Enryakuji Temple & Mount Hiei Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 168.19 USD
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5 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 22 hours aheadOtsu, Japan

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This is the only guided tour that takes you through all three sacred areas of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei—Tōtō, Saitō, and Yokokawa. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore historic halls, ride shuttle buses between precincts, and experience the full spiritual journey of Japanese Tendai Buddhism. From the eternal flame of Konpon Chūdō to the forest serenity of Yokokawa, this tour offers a deeply immersive, one-of-a-kind pilgrimage experience just outside Kyoto.

Included

5-hour guided tour
A one-of-a-kind journey through all three sacred realms of Mount Hiei
Live tour guide
Shuttle service between areas
Cable car ride

Not included

Meals

What you'll do

Komponchudo
4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Otsu, Japan
The sacred heart of Enryakuji, housing the eternal flame that has burned for over 1,200 years. This massive hall radiates timeless reverence and spiritual continuity.
45 minAdmission included
Enryaku-ji Daikodo
4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Otsu, Japan
Once used for monastic learning, it symbolizes the tradition of Buddhist scholarship passed down through generations.
45 minAdmission included
Enryakuji Temple Amida Do
4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Otsu, Japan
A tranquil hall dedicated to Amida Buddha, embodying compassion and hope for rebirth in the Pure Land.
15 minAdmission included
A solemn site for receiving Buddhist precepts
It marks the transition from layperson to monk, and signifies moral discipline.
20 minAdmission included
A solemn site for receiving Buddhist precepts
It marks the transition from layperson to monk, and signifies moral discipline.
20 minAdmission included
Jogyodo and Hokkedo (Ninaido)
4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Otsu, Japan
A symbolic structure consisting of two connected halls: Jōgyō-dō for walking meditation and Hokke-dō for reciting the Lotus Sutra. Legend says Benkei carried them on his shoulders—hence “Ninai.”
20 minAdmission included
The oldest original hall on Mount Hiei, dedicated to the historical Buddha
Surrounded by mossy stones and tall trees, it offers an atmosphere of deep serenity.
30 minAdmission included
Enryaku-ji Yokawachudo
4225 Sakamotohommachi, Otsu, Japan
A striking elevated structure nestled in deep forest, designed for contemplation and prayer. Its solemn beauty makes it one of the most spiritually charged sites on the mountain.
30 minAdmission included
Ganzandaishi-do
4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Otsu, Japan
A modest yet poetic hall named for its ever-changing surroundings. It quietly embodies the Buddhist principle of impermanence.
30 minAdmission included
Dedicated to the revered priest Genshin (Eshin Sōzu), a Pure Land master who profoundly shaped Japanese Buddhist thought
A humble structure filled with devotion.
15 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

Meeting Point: Cable Sakamoto Station Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a yellow sign that says "DeepExperience." Please refer to the map for further details.