Okuhiei (on the grounds of the Enryaku-ji Temple)

Okuhiei is the collective term for the temples dotting Mt. Hiei, a sacred mountain straddling Kyoto and Shiga. The Enryaku-ji Temple was founded by the great monk Saicho. A world-renowned Buddhist temple carrying on over 1,200 years of history and tradition, the Enryaku-ji Temple was registered a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. In November when the fall foliage on the temple's grounds is at its peak, a Maple Festival is held in the Yokogawa area centering on the Yokogawa Main Hall. The views of Lake Biwa, Otsu, and the streets of Kyoto between branches of Japanese maples dyed crimson by their leaves is truly spectacular. A shuttle bus connects the top of Mt. Hiei, the Enryakuji Bus Center (East Pagoda), West Pagoda, and Yokogawa.

Spot details

Okuhiei (on the grounds of the Enryaku-ji Temple)

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Sakamotohonmachi 4220 Map
Area: Otsu Area
Phone: 0775782139
Autumn foliage forecast: Early Nov.-Mid-Nov.
Hours: 9:00-16:00
※Grounds:To-do8:30-16:30
Sai-to・Yokawa9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Charge
Pilgrimage fee700yen
Parking Lot: Available
[east tower P] bus 70 spaces, Cars 270 spaces
[west tower P] bus 20 spaces, Cars 75 spaces
[Mine Road P] bus 15 spaces, Cars 50 spaces
[Yokogawa P] bus 10 spaces, Cars 80 spaces
Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Available
Variety: momiji (Japanese maple), kaede (Japanese maple), ginkgo, Japanese mountain maple, Japanese zelkova, Japanese beech, iroha-momiji, cherry tree, Japanese rowan, dodan-tsutsuji