☆Day Trip from Fushimi Series☆ @ Enryakuji Temple

[About 90 minutes from Fushimi] Spectacular views and tranquility—A day trip to Mt. Hiei’s Enryakuji Temple to reset your mind

About 90 minutes from Fushimi. Did you know that with just a short trip, you can reach a place where even the air and the flow of time feel completely different?

This time, we visited Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei. Accessible by train and bus, it’s a perfect “refreshing getaway” you can fully enjoy even on a day trip.

Currently, the main hall, Konpon Chudo, is under renovation (until 2030). However, this also makes it a rare sight you can only see right now.

＊Morning departures: 8:30 / 9:30 / 10:30

Recommended model course (approx. 4 hours) Exploration area: “Todo” (East Pagoda Area)

Mt. Hiei is divided into three areas: Todo, Saito, and Yokawa. This time, we focused on the Todo area, which is easy to explore even for first-time visitors.

Enjoy a quiet, peaceful time in the clear mountain air—completely different from Fushimi.

Recommended model course (approx. 3 hours)

Kyoto Station (9:30) → Enryakuji (10:35) *Admission: 1,000 yen

- Konpon Chudo → Banpaido → Daikokudo → Monjuro

- Eizan Kaikan (views & rest)

- Ichigu Kaikan (lunch)

- Kaidan-in → Amida-do → Todo → Daikodo - Treasure Hall → Souvenirs

Enryakuji Bus Center (14:11) → Kyoto Station (15:20)

＊About 3 hours at Enryakuji, allowing for a relaxed pace. If you walk quickly, you could shift your Kyoto Station departure to 10:30.

Website (grounds map):
https://www.hieizan.or.jp/grounds/toudou.html