Enryakuji Kaikan
4220 Sakamoto Honmachi, Otsu-shi, Otsu, Otsu, Japan, 520-0116
Highlights
Facilities
Car park
Coffee shop
Gift/souvenir shop
Shared acccessible toilet
Slope at entrance
Handrails in stairs and hallways
Go game
Shogi
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Shiga Prefecture Hotels
Book Enryakuji Kaikan
200 meters to Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
Gift/souvenir shop
Coffee shop
Car park
Car park
Coffee shop
Gift/souvenir shop
Shared acccessible toilet
Slope at entrance
Handrails in stairs and hallways
Go game
Shogi
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| Service | 4.3 |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Location rating | 4.4 |
A shukubo located within the grounds of Mt. Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple in Otsu City. The temple itself is said to have 1,200 years of history and is deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shukubo are traditional temple lodgings, and offer guests the opportunity to take a peek into the daily lives of the monks who reside at the temple. Visitors will have the pleasure of experiencing the zen lifestyle first hand, and the food served is traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. The quiet surroundings and peaceful natural setting will allow guests a chance to catch their breath and cleanse their souls in this spiritual environment.
*About meals: Only Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is served for both breakfast and dinner, and the menu is the same for multiple night stays. Alcoholic drinks are available.
*Since this accomodation is located on Mt. Hiei, there are no other locations where meals can be taken. Also, please take caution as public transportation to the accomodation is limited (bus and funicular), and there is no public transportation to the accomodation after 18:00.
*The latest time to check-in is 18:00. After this time, Sakamoto Cable, the funicular line to the accomodation from Kyoto, also stops running, so please plan in advance.
*Entrance fee for Enrakuji Temple is separate from the accommodation fee, and is required to enter the temple. Adults: JPY 700, Junior high & Highschool students: JPY 500, Elementary school students: JPY 300.
*About laying out of futons: Guests at this accomodation must lay out their own futons.
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Gift/souvenir shop
Coffee shop
Car park
5.0
Solemn morning service”
We visited Toji Temple in Kyoto and stayed overnight on Mt. The autumn leaves, the view of Lake Biwa from the mountain, vegetarian cuisine, and the solemn morning service in the Nemoto-chudo Hall were a wonderful time that could only be experienced here. We had a wonderful autumn trip to Enryaku-ji Temple, where we could feel its dignity, history, Buddhist modesty, calmness, compassion, and coolness in the cold weather.
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4.0
The location and view are especially great!”
We drove to Mt. Hiei for our first tour. The view of Lake Biwa from the window was wonderful, and it was very convenient to go to the Nemoto-chudo Hall to see the morning service. We also enjoyed the special offers for guests and would definitely use the hotel again.
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5.0
Exceptional”
Wonderful hotel and facilities, excellent staff. The food was top quality. Clean, quiet. I had a wonderful stay, thanks.
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4.5
Excellent”
Hard to reach, but what an amazing experience! After the heat and crowds of Kyoto, Mt Hiei was cool and secluded. The hotel exceeded expectations. The view of Lake Biwa was gorgeous. The food was a delicious and unique vegan treat.
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4.9
Exceptional”
Great experience staying at the kaikan. Perhaps felt more like a hotel than expected. But it's in a very beautiful location with excellent food.
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