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The Marathon Monks of Hieizan
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Hieizan Tour with a Local Guide
Mount Hiei (比叡 山) or Hiei-zan is a mountain located northeast of the city of Kyoto. 840 meters above sea level and it houses at its summit the Enryaku-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With no less than 3,000 temples and nore than tens of thousands of monks, the complex was razed by the daymio (governor) Nobunaga Oda in 1571 to counter the rise and power of the warrior monks.
There are now only three centers left, Todo, Saito and Yokawa.
Mount Hiei is also home to the marathoner monks, known as Kaihogyo, who have to perform 1,000 days of intensive walking and prayer over seven years.
Explore the sights of Hieizan on a 8-hours private tour with a professional knowledgeable guide.
Mount Hiei Tour Highlights
- Former Chikurin-in Temple
- Sakamoto
- Kaidan-in
- Monjuro Gate
- Enryaku-ji temple
- Amida Hall
Rates (group of up to six (6) guests)
– 1 day 8 hours Private Tour: JPY45,000
– + 6 guests, contact us for an estimate
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