Mount Hiei

Mount Hiei is a mountain that lies to the northeast of in the Sakamoto district of city. It is famed for the extensive temple complex near the summit.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Enryakuji Temple, Monjuro and Cable Hiei.

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Enryaku-ji is a Tendai monastery located on in Ōtsu, overlooking . It was first founded in 788 during the early Heian period by Saichō, also known as Dengyō Daishi, who introduced the Tendai sect of Mahayana Buddhism to from .

Railway stop
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The Eizan Cable, officially the Cable Line, is a funicular line in , Kyōto, Japan, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad. The line opened in 1925, as a western route to , a famous temple on .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Otsu and Ōhara.

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Ōtsu is the capital of . Enryaku-ji, a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei overlooking , is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km north of Mount Hiei.

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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of 's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.

Mount Hiei

Latitude
35.06106° or 35° 3′ 40″ north
Longitude
135.83118° or 135° 49′ 52″ east
Elevation
848 metres (2,782 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q3R6J+CF
Geo­Names ID
1862860
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Mount Hiei” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “比叡山”

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Shimei-dake and Keeburu Hiei-eki.

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