Mountains & Peaks · Higashiyama
Mount Hiei 比叡山
Holy mountain between Kyoto and Lake Biwa, home to the vast Enryaku-ji temple complex.
PriceFree
Time neededHalf day
Best timeAutumn leaves in November
About
Holy mountain between Kyoto and Lake Biwa, home to the vast Enryaku-ji temple complex. Height: 848 m.
Highlights
- Enryaku-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Views over Lake Biwa
- Cable car and ropeway from Kyoto
Tips
- Enryaku-ji is spread out: buses link its three areas
- Hike up from Shugakuin in Kyoto for a challenge
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- Shugakuin Imperial VillaCastle & Palace · 3.3 km away
- Manshu-in Monzeki TempleTemple · 3.5 km away
- Enko-ji TempleTemple · 4.2 km away
- Shisen-doTemple · 4.3 km away
- Ramen TohichiRamen & Noodles · 4.3 km away
- Menya Gokkei (Ichijoji Honten)Ramen & Noodles · 4.8 km away
- Tenka Ippin SohontenRamen & Noodles · 4.9 km away