A trip around Enryaku-ji Temple, the sacred place of Japanese Buddhism, and Sakamoto, the town where Buddhist monks live
- Bokun ID:
- 1030045
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- A local interpreter guide will show you the history and culture of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei and the temple town of Sakamoto.
- At Enryaku-ji Temple, visit a place where Japanese Buddhism has been practiced for 1200 years. You can experience the spiritual world of Buddhism in the tranquil precincts.
- In Sakamoto, you will visit “Kyu-Chikurin-in,” famous for its moss garden and a stroll-style garden with a pond, and “Hiyoshi Taisha,” the head shrine of Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno Shrines across Japan.
- Other highlights include the stone walls built in the Ano-shu style, considered the origin of Japanese stone masonry techniques, and the historic townscape.
- Between Sakamoto and Enryakuji Temple, you will take “Sakamoto Cable”, the longest cable car in Japan. You can enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Biwa from the train windows.
●Basic tour information
- Number of participants: Min. 1 (Max. 6)
- Reception deadline: 7 days before departure (reservation required. We will let you know if it is possible within 3 business days after application)
- Barrier-free: This tour includes steps and slopes, so it is not barrier-free.
- A tour conductor/local interpreter guide will accompany you
- Number of meals: 1 lunch
●Travel fee (tax included) /per person
Number of applicants: travel fee
5 to 6 people: 18,000 yen
3 to 4 people: 24,000 yen
2 people: 32,000 yen
1 person: 58,000 yen
The price includes:
・Expenses accompanied by an interpreter guide
・Transportation expenses (Sakamoto cable round trip)
・Admission fee (Enryaku-ji Temple, former Chikurin-in Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha)
・Lunch
・Tour insurance
●Contact information (travel planning and implementation)
Biwako Otsu Tourism Association
Address: 2-3 Goryo-cho, Otsu City, Shiga
TEL:077-528-2772
Email address: info@otsu.or.jp
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed on weekends and holidays
● A transaction terms and conditions manual will be issued based on the content described on this screen and the following recruitment type planned travel/travel conditions.
●Cancellation Policy
Cancellation on or before the 11th day counting from the day before the start of the trip: Free
Cancellation on or after the 10th day counting from the day before the start of the trip: 20% of the travel fee
Cancellation on or after the 7th day counting from the day before the start of the trip: 30% of the travel fee
Cancellation on the day before the start of the trip: 40% of the travel fee
Cancellation on the day of the trip start date (before tour departure): 50% of the travel fee
Cancellation on the day of the trip start date (after tour departure): 100% of the travel fee
Ticket Information
（5～6名で申込時）1名あたり料金
¥18,000（3～4名で申込時）1名あたり料金
¥24,000（2名で申込時）1名あたり料金
¥32,000（1名で申込時）1名あたり料金
¥58,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 7 days before
What's included in the experience
Interpreter guide companion fee, transportation fee (Sakamoto cable round trip), admission fee (Enryaku-ji Temple, former Chikurin-in Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine), lunch fee, tour insurance
Precautions
・If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, places to visit, routes, etc. will be changed.
・If you want to change the place of dissolution, please contact the guide.
・Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
What you need
Rain gear (due to rain) *However, it may be canceled during stormy weather
Information
9:30 Meet at Keihan Sakamoto Hieizanguchi Station
a.m. Walk through the historic streets of Sakamoto to Cable Sakamoto Station
~Ride the cable car~ (Enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Biwa from the train window)
Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple (A place of training for Japanese Buddhism for 1200 years / Visit)
lunch Enryakuji Kaikan (historic local specialty cuisine)
Afternoon ~ Ride the cable car ~ (The station building is also registered as a tangible cultural property)
Kyu-Chikurin-in (moss garden and a stroll-style garden with a pond / admission)
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine(head shrine of all Hiyoshi, Hie and Sanno shrines nationwide / visit)
16:30 End at Keihan Sakamoto Hieizanguchi Station
The business offering the experience will reply to you within3days whether the reservation has gone through or not.
Please note that the payment will not be processed until we receive a response from you.
Vendor Information
公益社団法人びわ湖大津観光協会
〒520-0037
滋賀県大津市御陵町2-3 市民文化会館2階