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Enryaku-ji Temple
4220 Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0116, Japan
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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, 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, Reiho, local businesses: Enryaku-ji Konpon Chudo (Fundamental Central Hall), Konpon Chudo (Fundamental Central Hall), Enryaku-ji Daikodo (Grand Lecture Hall), Monju-ro, Jōgyō-dō (Important Cultural Property), Enryaku-ji, Enryakujihokkedo, Kaidanin, Enryakuji bus centre baiten (souvenir shop), Cable Enryakuji Station, Mausoleum of Saichō
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