Enryakuji Temple

Enryakuji Temple（延暦寺）, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.It is located on the summit of Mount Hiei, which rises between Kyoto and Shiga.In 785, Saicho built the Ichijokan-in.

Enryakuji Temple

It was designated as a place of protection for the Imperial Castle because of its location in “Kimon”（The northeast, the direction from which demons come and go.） when Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyo.

Enryakuji Temple

The Enryakuji Temple precincts are divided into three main areas: Todo, Saito, and Yokawa.In Todo are the Kompon Chudo (National Treasure), the main hall of Enryakuji, the Amida Hall, and other buildings.In Saito is the oldest building Shakado.In Yokawa is the 18th temple of the New Saigoku Sacred Sites.Kompon Chudo is home to the main statue of Yakushi Nyorai (the hidden Buddha) and an “immortal Dharma lamp” that has been lit for 1,200 years.

Enryakuji Temple

For directions to Enryakuji Temple, please visit the Hieizan-Biwako Tourist Information website.

Enryakuji Temple

Enryakuji Temple Map

opening hours	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.※January and February: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; December: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.※Saito and Yokawa area from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in January and February; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in December)
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	Adults 700 yen, Junior and senior high school students 500 yen, Elementary school students 300 yen※National Treasure Hall: Adults 500 yen, Junior and senior high school students 300 yen, Elementary school students 100 yen※There is a common ticket
bus stop	Kyoto Bus / Keihan Bus　 Enryakuji Bus Center Bus Stop※Todo bus stop nearby.
station	Eizan Yase Hieizankuchi Station※Get off at Yase-Hieizankuchi Station → Eizan Cable → Eizan Ropeway → Shuttle bus and transfer required (approx. 20 minutes)※Cable car, ropeway and shuttle bus are closed in winter Keihan Sakamoto Station※Get off at Sakamoto Station → Ewaka Bus (approx. 4 min.) → Sakamoto Cable and transfer required JR Hieizan Sakamoto Station※Hieizan Sakamoto Station → Ewaka Bus (approx. 7 min.) → Sakamoto Cable and connection required
parking lot	Parking available（free）※Access by car using toll roads※Winter tires and chains should be installed during snowfall in the winter period.
official site	Enryakuji Temple