Enryaku-ji Temple

Spectacular views from the top of Hieizan! But if you're visiting in the winter, make sure you've got the right kind of shoes, the roads will be iced over and extremely slippery! Still an amazing experience though!

What a holy place it is. Enryakuji is not one temple but temple complex around Mt. Hiei. The main one is under renovation but you can see inside and roofs as well which usually you can’t see. During my visit, I knew about the two hardest ancient practice there, one is the 1000 day 'Kaihogyo' which is circling the mountain 20km~ per day and other is 12 years training alone in Mt. Hiei, and both have been kept alive by the monks. That’s too impressive and unbelievable.

To get to this place you will have to drive up Mount Hiei North East of Kyoto. This incredible complex is a 45 min drive to 3 historical areas; Todo, Saito, and Yokawa areas. Each are a short distance drive from the next. There are tolls up the mountain, total cost is approximately 2000 Yen. Each area costs approximately 500 to 1000 yen per person to enter and parking is free. Enryakuji, the birthplace of Buddhism in Japan where many monks trained. It was also a famous battle site during the late 1500 civil war of Japan due to its strategic location from Kyoto City. The site is remembered for many things amongst which was the famous massacre of 1571 by warlord Oda Nobunaga. The views of the city on the way up are incredible during the fall, so stop by in the rest areas up or down Mount Hiei.

Absolutely amazing place. I met and talked with a couple of the Monk's, and they made me feel completely at peace. They also complimented me about my Ora. I actually felt like I had arrived home. Unusually, my eyes started sweating (😢🤭) from the overwhelming emotions I felt being here. Thank you to all the monks (male and female) who made my experience and trip, a life changing moment. Peace to you all.

This is a great facility for a historic Buddhism sect! This Historic sect was found more than 1000 years ago. This is the birth place of the historic one. There are many great buildings and temples in this facility. You can walk around to see all of it. The facility is large, located in some areas. You can get up from both Kyoto side and Shiga side. I recommend to get cable car from Shiga side. It takes less time. Enjoy!!

The temple is going through a massive restoration. It has been completely enclosed in a steel framed building but you are able to tour the temple. Just remember to take off your shoes when you see the posted signs. Pictures are only allowed on the stage area outside the temple bit inside the steel building.

Amazing temple which has been designated as a "World Cultural Heritage Site." The original temple was founded by Saicho(767-822) in 788. The current temple building was rebuilt during Edo era, but its main Buddha image has been continuously illuminated by the candle light for over 1200 years. No photo taking inside the temple but there are tons of sights for taking pictures in Mt. Hiei.

Start point of Japan Buddhist. World heritage!

Best way to get here is by the Eizan Railway and then Cable Car/Rope Way and then walk 2km around and down the mountain. If you can't face the walk back up, then you can a bus back to Kyoto. Well worth the effort (and the ¥1,000 entry price) to see the temple that is being painstakingly restored.

Stunning temple complex. Worth reading up on the history of the warrior monks who lived here prior to Oda nobunaga burning the place to the ground as makes it much more compelling to wander around.

Beautiful monastery complex in the mountain. Well presented with a lot of information in English. Take your time, enjoy the mountain hike and explore all the different site.

Very neat experience. It is not one temple, but a whole complex of tempers in the mountains.

ARRIVE FAIRLY EARLY. It doesn't get very busy, but all the temples close at 4, and there are tons of locations to see. If you just want to hike and see the exterior of the buildings, you can stay as long as you'd like though.

Be prepared for lots of walking and hiking.

Hiked to this temple on the Kyoto Isshu trail. Nice temple in a vibrant redorange color :) the soba noodles are delicious!

A little expensive to get to with the cable car but very beautiful

Famous Otera here in 🇯🇵 thats why everyone is visiting Hieizan Enryakuji in Kyoto between Shiga /Otsu..must visit the place💚🍀

I visited this place in four days ago. This place was extremely awesome with some old shrine and temple buildings side by side.

This is the origin of Japanese Buddhism....

In winter time,sometimes snow hits this area.so you might need snow boots....

It’s beautiful and pet friendly. I really enjoyed taking my dog out for a dog here.

Very cool.

Beautiful place on the hills of Mt. Hiei. The vasta history of monks in the area give the temple area certain magic.