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Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji) in Japan, Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

Full-Day private guided tour to Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)

Cancellation policy

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Duration 4 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full 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!

Itinerary

Trip between Kyoto and Enryaku-ji. 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 the mountain heights. Beautiful photos and videos in perspective!

East Pagoda and Amidado. We begin this visit of the Buddhist temple Enryaku-ji with its gate, its east pagoda and the pavilion of Buddha Amida. The gate serves as a separation between the world of humans and the world of spirits. It is the opportunity for us to "really" enter these places.

Kaidan-in Pavilion. The Kaidan-in Pavilion stands out with its brand new, immaculate red façade. We will be dazzled by this sparkling red that will make our memories and photos magnificent.

Enryaku-ji Auditorium. The 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 to the big bell of the complex next to this building. We can ring it, hoping that our wishes will come true.

Konpon Chudo Main Hall. Here we are in front of the main hall, the Konpon Chudo. It is still under renovation until 2026 and this is an opportunity for us to see how a traditional Japanese building is being renovated, the subject of an exhibition. Nearby, there is the Hall for World Peace as well as the Monju-ro gate that we will then visit.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport, Entrance and Lunch Fees)

Not included

  • Transport Fees (less than 4,000 JPY/day/person)
  • Enryakuji Entrance Fee (1,000 JPY/person)
  • Less than 2,000 JPY/person

Important information

Meeting point

Kyoto, Japan

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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