Sitting atop Mt.Hiei and accessible by cable car, the UNESCO World Heritage site Enryakuji, is the sacred home of the Tendai monks and is simply stunning during the fall leaves season.
Details
Open: 8am-4:30pm (Mar - Nov), 9am-4pm(Dec), 9am-4:30pm (Jan-Feb)
Closed: Open every day
Access: JR Kosei Line Hieizan Sakamoto Stn. 20 min. on foot Change at Sakamoto Cable, 10 min. on foot after alighting at Cable Enryakuji Stn.
Telephone: 077-578-0001
Wheelchair Access? yes
Is Kansai Scene available here? no
Website: https://www.hieizan.or.jp/