Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)
Description
Come with us to visit Enryaku-ji Temple on foot and by public transport. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is perched on Mount Hiei between the cities of Kyoto and Otsu. Have a nice trip in perspective!We visit precisely the East Pagoda area, which consists of the main pavilions of the complex, including the Konpon Chudo, nerve center and historical of the complex. We are surrounded by nature and we can recharge our batteries. A good breath of fresh air. Your guide, passionate, specialist in Japanese History, even certified, guides you through this place and explains everything about the History of these places. This area dates from the late 8th century. It played an important role in the Japanese Civil War (the time of the warring provinces between 1467 and 1615). It is also a unique opportunity for you to learn more about Japanese history and Buddhism in nature and in the mountains. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
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We can observe many landscapes from the bus that takes us from Kyoto to Mount Hiei, including the cities of Kyoto and then Otsu from mountain heights. Beautiful photos and videos in perspective!
We continue this tour of the Enryaku-ji Buddhist Temple with its gate, its East Pagoda and the Buddha Amida Pavilion. The portal serves as a separation between the human world and the spirit world. This is an opportunity for us to "really" enter these places.
The Kaidan-in pavilion stands out for the pristine and brand new red of its facade. We will be dazzled by this sparkling red that will make our memories and photos beautiful.
Enryaku-ji Auditorium is the study hall of Buddhist monks. We can visit it and feel the studious atmosphere of the place. Then we head towards the large bell of the complex next to this building. We can make it ring, hoping that our wishes will be fulfilled.
Here we are in front of the main hall, the Konpon Chudo. It is still under renovation until 2026 and it is an opportunity for us to see how a traditional Japanese building, the object of an exhibition, is being renovated. Nearby are the Hall for World Peace and the Monju-ro Gate which we will then visit.
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What's included
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
