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Enryaku‐ji Temple Ticket

Otsu · Japan

From 4.07 USD per person

Attraction

From 4.07 USD

per person

Activity type

Attraction

Operating hours

09:00 – 16:00

Voucher delivery

≈ 5 min after booking

Highlights

Visit the Todo precinct and see Konpon Chudo, Enryaku-ji's main hall and a designated National Treasure.
Explore the Saito precinct to see Shaka-do, the oldest surviving building at Enryaku-ji.
See Yokawa Chudo, a red hall built in a stage style and designed to evoke the form of a floating ship.

About this activity

Explore Enryaku-ji, a temple complex spread across 1,700 hectares of Mount Hiei and divided into the Todo, Saito and Yokawa areas. Visit the Todo precinct, where the Konpon Chudo serves as the main hall, and see halls linked to the temple's long Buddhist tradition. Continue to Saito for the Shaka-do and the mausoleum of founder Saicho, then discover Yokawa Chudo, a red hall whose design evokes a ship.

What's included

Included

Admission

Location

Good to know

Child policy:
Children under 6 years are free of charge.
Good to know:
Temple halls may close early or visiting hours may change due to unforeseen circumstances, strong winds or snowfall.
Access to individual halls may be restricted during Buddhist services and events.
Last admission is 15 minutes before closing time.
Check the official website for the daily opening hours and closure dates prior to your visit.

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Regions

Otsu · Shiga · Japan