Enryakuji Temple

This temple is located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and refers to the area around Yokokawa Main Hall, Enryaku-ji Temple. Opened by Ennin, a disciple of Saicho, it is well-known as a place where famous monks such as Shinran, Nichiren and Dogen trained. The Sho Kannon Bosatsu is enshrined in the butai-zukuri hall, which seems to float like a ship. There are also shuttle buses service from each of Enryaku-ji Temple's East tower and West Tower.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Sakamotohonmachi Enryakuji Temple Map
Area: Otsu Area Around Mt. Hiei Area
Phone: 0775780001
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (shortened during winter season)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [East Pagoda/West Pagoda/Yokogawa Common Ticket] [Adult] 1,000yen [Junior high school students/High school students] 600yen [Elementary school students] 300yen
Parking Lot: Available(80spaces, Bus 10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Other (Available by location)
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of operations:Closed until May 23, 2020 (Information as of May 21, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (not allowed inside the hall)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (not allowed inside the hall)