Mount Hiei, Kyoto

Name: Mount Hiei
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#183 among attractions in Kyoto

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Mount Hiei is a mountain to the northeast of Kyoto, lying on the border between the Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures, Japan. ()

Local name: 比叡山 Elevation: 2782 ftCoordinates: 35°4'0"N, 135°50'17"E

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Mount Hiei – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher's Walk, Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Enryaku-ji.

3.6 miSW
Enduring Zen temple with scenic gardens
Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto
91 min walk • Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a historic temple that graces the cultural tapestry of Kyoto, Japan. This Zen temple, formally named Jishō-ji, was constructed in 1482 as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, who intended to cover the...
3.9 miSW
Waterfront footpath with cherry blossoms
Philosopher's Walk, Kyoto
100 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, lies the Philosopher's Walk, a picturesque hiking trail that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This stone path, which stretches approximately two kilometers, is named after the influential 20th-century...
2.3 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Park, Historical place
Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Kyoto
60 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Kyoto, Japan, the Shugakuin Imperial Villa is a hidden gem that embodies the tranquil beauty and traditional aesthetics of Japanese garden design. This imperial park, established in the 17th century by Emperor Gomizuno-o, is a...
~1650 ftNE
Buddhist monastery with a long history
Enryaku-ji, Otsu
8 min walk • Perched on the sacred slopes of Mount Hiei in Otsu, Japan, Enryaku-ji is more than just a monastery—it is a sprawling complex of temples and sub-temples that has stood as a beacon of spiritual and cultural significance for over a millennium.
2.5 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Omi Shrine, Otsu
65 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Otsu, Japan, Omi Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling tourist spots. This sacred site is characterized by its traditional Japanese architecture and the spiritual atmosphere that pervades...
1.5 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hiyoshi Taisha, Otsu
38 min walk • Hiyoshi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture Japan. This shrine is one of the Twenty-Two Shrines. Known before World War II as Hiei Taisha or Hie jinja, "Hiyoshi" is now the preferred spelling. It was also known as the Sannō Gongen.
3.8 miSW
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Hōnen-in, Kyoto
97 min walk • Hōnen-in is a Buddhist temple located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, western Japan. Honen-in is a single-estate temple located in Shikagaya, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It was originally part of the Jodo sect, but became independent and is now a single religious corporation. Its official name is Zenkisan Honen-in Manmukyoji Temple.
3.7 miN
Buddhist temple and picturesque garden
Sanzen-in, Kyoto
94 min walk • Sanzen-in is a Tendai school monzeki temple in Ōhara, Kyoto, Japan. The Heian period triad of Amida Nyorai flanked by attendants is a National Treasure.
2.9 miSW
Historic Buddhist temple with gardens
Shisen-dō, Kyoto
73 min walk • Shisen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Sōtō Zen sect in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is registered as a historic site of Japan. It stands on the grounds of its founder, the Edo period intellectual Ishikawa Jōzan, who established the temple in 1641.
3.8 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Miidera Temple, Otsu
97 min walk • Mii-dera, formally called Onjō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Japan located at the foot of Mount Hiei, in the city of Ōtsu in Shiga Prefecture. It is a short distance from both Kyoto, and Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake.
2.3 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Garden
Manshu-in, Kyoto
60 min walk • Manshu-in, also known as the Manshuin Monzeki, is a Tendai temple located near the Shugakuin Imperial Villa at Sakyō-ku, Ichijo-ji, Takenouchi-cho, in northeast Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Dengyō Daishi in the 8th century. It was then located near Mount Hiei and known as Tobibo, but renamed Manshuin in 1108 or 1109.