Hieizan Enryakuji Temple: The foundation of Japanese Buddhism. History of Tendai sect and cultural base of esoteric Buddhism│Shiga

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Overview and history of Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, located in Sakamoto Honmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is the head temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, which covers the entirety of Mt. Hiei, which has an altitude of 848 meters.

Founded by Saicho in the early Heian period, this temple is an important head temple of the Japanese Tendai sect, and its principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.

Enryakuji Temple is also known for being registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the cultural assets of the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei is made up of about 150 temples and pagodas spread over an area called Santo Jurokudani.

These three towers, Jurokutani, are made up of areas such as Todo, Saito, and Yokawa.

This temple area is dotted with many halls in each area, coloring the scenery of Mt. Hiei. Each area has a different history and culture, offering various attractions to worshipers and tourists.

Registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

After being registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, Enryaku-ji Temple attracted attention both domestically and internationally, and the number of tourists and believers increased.

With this registration, the preservation and protection of Enryakuji Temple has become an important national and regional issue, and the preservation of historical buildings and cultural properties has been strengthened.

It also has a positive impact on the local economy and tourism industry, contributing to regional revitalization.

Information on “Hieizan Enryakuji Temple”

Info	Hieizan Enryakuji ■Location 　4220 Sakamoto-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture ■Business hours 　9:00～16:00 ■Regular holidays 　- ■Fees 　Adult: 1000 yen 　Junior high school student: 600 yen 　Elementary school studenPts: 300 yen ■Parking lot 　Parking available ■Website 　hieizan.or.jp ■Inquiry 　Tel:077-578-0001
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Enryakuji Temple is the head temple of the Tendai sect located in Sakamoto-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and its precincts cover the entire area of Mt. Hiei.

This temple is a sacred place with about 150 halls and pagodas scattered around Mt. Hiei’s Santo Jurokudani valley, which tell the story of their history and religious significance. Additionally, Enryakuji Temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

As a result, Enryakuji Temple will become a globally recognized heritage site, and will continue to serve as a foundation for conveying its importance and value to future generations.

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple: The foundation of Japanese Buddhism. History of Tendai sect and cultural base of esoteric Buddhism│Shiga

Overview and history of Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple

Registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site