Sakamoto Temple Town
In Japanese: 坂本の町並み（里坊・穴太衆積み）
The town at the foot of Mt. Hiei, lined with retired monks' residences behind dry-stone walls built by local masons.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Omi Jingu Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Rurikoin Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Ukimido Floating Hall (Mangetsu-ji) ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Right by Keihan Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi Station; 20 min walk from JR Hieizan-Sakamoto
- Fee
- Free to walk; Kyu-Chikurin-in garden ¥330
- Good to know
- Kyu-Chikurin-in closed Mondays (next day if holiday) and at year-end
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info