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A tour of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei in autumn and the history of its village, the Sakamoto area, with English commentary
① Hieizan Enryakuji Temple West Pagoda Parking Lot
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Tour Duration | 4 Hours 30 Minutes
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A guide to the special exhibition of Shakado and Jodo-in at Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its registration as a World Heritage Site
A tour with English commentary to enjoy the illuminated Sakamoto region, a rural village
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- Course Information -
Start time: 14:15
Meeting point: Hieizan Enryakuji Temple West Pagoda Parking Lot / Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine (please travel by yourself)
Duration: 4.5 hours
Disbanding time: 18:30
Disbanding location: Shogenji Temple
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
- Course Contents -
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Explanation of the Shakado and Jodo-in temples of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei by a monk (with interpretation)
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Explanations by tourist guide Sakamoto about Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the stonework of the Anato sect, the former Chikurin-in Temple, and Shogen-ji Temple (with interpretation)
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Includes pilgrimage fee to Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei and admission to the special event "Special public viewing of the hidden Shaka Nyorai statue in the West Pagoda Shakado Hall and special viewing of the inner sanctuary" to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the temple's registration as a World Heritage Site.
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Includes admission ticket to the illuminated Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple
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Illumination of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Hiyoshi Approach, and Shogenji Temple
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NAKED Distance Lantern® (rental)
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Tour Itinerary
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14:15 Meet at the West Pagoda Parking Lot of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei
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Guided tour of Shakado and Jodo-in Temple by a monk
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15:30 Hiei Enryakuji Temple West Pagoda Parking Lot Disbanded
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※※ Move by yourself※※
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17:00 Meet at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
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Tour guide Sakamoto gives commentary on Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the stonework of the Anato sect, the former Chikurin-in Temple, and Shogen-ji Temple
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18:30 Shogenji Temple disbands
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Enjoy the illumination of the Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple
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A stroll through Sakamoto, the temple town of the World Heritage Site, Mount Hiei Enryakuji Temple, where autumn leaves and dandelion art sparkle