Enryaku-ji Temple things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
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Enryaku-ji Temple
4220 Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0116, Japan
4.3(3.2K)
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Enryaku-ji is a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was first founded in 788 during the early Heian period by Saichō, also known as Dengyō Daishi, who introduced the Tendai sect of Mahayana Buddhism to Japan from China.
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attractions: Enryaku-ji Temple, Kokuho-den Japanese National Treasure Museum, Okuhiei Driveway (South End), East Pagoda, Enryakuji Temple, Saito, Shaka-do, Mount Hiei Summit, Ruri-do, restaurants: Enryakuji-kaikan Restaurant
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