📜 Mount Hiei, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, lies on the border of Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures.
🔍 Home to Enryaku-ji Temple, the birthplace of the Tendai sect of Buddhism and famous for its "Marathon Monks."
🙏 Explore a significant Buddhist spiritual center
🏃 Learn about the arduous Sennichi-Kaiho-Gyo pilgrimage
🏞️ Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto, Lake Biwa, and surrounding nature
🌸 See wild azaleas in May or maple leaves in late fall
🚡 Use the Eizan Cable Car and Ropeway from Kyoto side or Sakamoto Cable from Shiga side for scenic access.
🚌 Shuttle buses connect the three main areas (To-do, Sai-to, Yokawa) on the mountain.
🍽️ Vegetarian temple cuisine is available at Enryakuji Temple Kaikan.
💰 Enryaku-ji Temple ticket 700 JPY (adults), 1000 JPY for To-do, Sai-to, Yokawa areas. Garden Museum Hiei 1200 JPY.
🕒 Daily, hours vary by season and area. Generally 8:30/9:00 to 16:00/16:30. Garden Museum 10:00-17:30, closed winter.
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