Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple
In Japanese: 比叡山延暦寺
A vast temple complex in a mountain forest, where a lamp has burned for 1,200 years.
World Cultural Heritage
Nearby
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Rurikoin Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Sakamoto Temple Town ≈ 15 min by car
- Omi Jingu Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Sanzen-in Temple (Ohara) ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Sakamoto Cable Car, or about 70 min by bus from Kyoto Station
- Fee
- ¥1,000
- Good to know
- Bus from Kyoto and the shuttle bus on the mountain do not run in winter
- Time needed
- 2 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info