Enryakuji

The temple is the head temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, founded by Saicho, and is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Sakamotohonmachi 4220 Map
Area: Otsu Area Around Mt. Hiei Area
Phone: 0775780001
Hours: [To-do district]
[Mar.--Nov.] 8:30-16:30
[Dec.] 9:00-16:00
[Jan.--Feb.] 9:30-16:00
[Sai-to/Yokawa district]
[Mar.--Nov.] 9:00-16:00
[Dec.] 9:30-15:30
[Jan.--Feb.] 9:30-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Pilgrimage fee (Three Towers)] Adults1,000yen, Middle High school students600yen, Elementary school students300yen
Parking Lot: Available (To-do Parking Area 270 spaces)
Credit Card: Available (MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay)
Enryakuji Kaikan Available, Driveway Toll Available
Smoking: Available (Grounds Smoking Area)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (Chinese/Korean/Taiwanese/French pamphlet)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes (3 Pagoda pilgrimage 190 minutes)
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (not allowed inside the hall)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (not allowed inside the hall)