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  • 22. Enryaku-ji 延暦寺 is located on Mount Hiei hovering over Kyoto.  It is the head-quarters of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.  Founded during the early Heian period, it was once one of the largest monasteries in the world.  At its peak, Enryakuji had as many as 3000 sub-temples in its domain and a powerful army of warrior monks who engaged in power struggles with other monasteries and political leaders that eventually brought about its demise of power.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and as the home of the ‘marathon monks’.
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  • Amida-do is a temple for holding memorial services for ancestors of the deceased with services held daily.  Amida-do is a part of Enryakuji - Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    amidado-enryakuji-1.jpg
  • Ninai-do is made up of two temples: Hokke-do and Jogyo-do with the same shape and connected by a corridor. Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    jogyo-do-hokke-do-2.jpg
  • Amida-do is a temple for holding memorial services for ancestors of the deceased with services held daily.  Amida-do is a part of Enryakuji - Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    amidado-enryakuji-2.jpg
  • Dai Ko-Do, is for academic training for monks, and where lectures on Buddhism are held.  Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    daikodo-enryakuji-1.jpg
  • Ninai-do is made up of two temples: Hokke-do and Jogyo-do with the same shape and connected by a corridor. Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    jogyo-do-hokke-do-5.jpg
  • Amida-do is a temple for holding memorial services for ancestors of the deceased with services held daily.  Amida-do is a part of Enryakuji - Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    amidado-enryakuji-3.jpg
  • Ninai-do is made up of two temples: Hokke-do and Jogyo-do with the same shape and connected by a corridor. Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    jogyo-do-hokke-do-3.jpg
  • Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    enryakuji-monks-1.jpg
  • Ninai-do is made up of two temples: Hokke-do and Jogyo-do with the same shape and connected by a corridor. Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    jogyo-do-hokke-do-1.jpg
  • 22.1 Enryakuji Marathon Monks 回峰行 Monks 'circling the mountain’ is a tradition at Mt Hiei and Enryakuji and goes back to the practice of the warrior monks of old.  Enryakuji has always been known for its esoteric and austere mountain practices. Devotion and selflessness are what’s important in the Tendai Sect of Buddhist and it is thought that this can be achieved by circling the mountain on foot as the ultimate expression of devotion. These practices include a twelve year course of circling Mt Heiei before dawn, and finally fasting for ten days without water or sleep.  Very few monks have ever completed this goal in the temple's history, yet many still make the attempt.
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  • Dragon Tsukubai at Enryakuji - Enryaku-ji is located on Mount Hiei, overlooking Kyoto, and is the headquarters of the Tendai sect.  Founded during the early Heian period, it is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history.  Enryaku-ji is imbued with a solemn atmosphere as a place of training and the home of the "marathon monks.”   Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
    dragon-tsukubai-1.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki Garden -  Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple where monks of imperial blood resided. Shigain Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out behind the main hall composed of a small pond with a stone festooned hillside as backdrop.. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.  This is the main residence of Enryaku-ji Temple where the head monks stayed over the years. The stone walls surrounding it give the appearance of a castle.
    shigain-monzeki-2.jpg
  • Jigen-do temple honors the monk Tenkai Jigen, and is part of Shigain Monzeki Temple.  Jigendo is famous for its moss garden and large stone ishidoro lanterns.  - Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple where monks of imperial blood resided. Shigain Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out behind the main hall composed of a small pond with a stone festooned hillside as backdrop.. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.  This is the main residence of Enryaku-ji Temple where the head monks stayed over the years. The stone walls surrounding it give the appearance of a castle.
    jigen-do-1.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki Garden -  Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple where monks of imperial blood resided. Shigain Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out behind the main hall composed of a small pond with a stone festooned hillside as backdrop.. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.  This is the main residence of Enryaku-ji Temple where the head monks stayed over the years. The stone walls surrounding it give the appearance of a castle.
    shigain-monzeki-1.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-8.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-5.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    biwa-10.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-7.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-4.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-6.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-3.jpg
  • Lake Biwa - Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. The lake is well known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Around the lake are historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa is believed to be one of the world's oldest lakes, formed at least four million years ago and is known for its biodiversity - Lake Biwa is home to an array of endemic species, from fish and birds to rare mollusks.
    lake-biwa-2.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple.  This is where monks of imperial blood resided. Shogun Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out back of the main hall. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.
    shigai-in-monzeki-4.jpg
  • Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-10.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple.  This is where monks of imperial blood resided. Shogun Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out back of the main hall. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.
    shigai-in-monzeki-3.jpg
  • Konzoji Gate - Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-12.jpg
  • Ebisu at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-4.jpg
  • Lanterns and Crest at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-1.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple.  This is where monks of imperial blood resided. Shogun Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out back of the main hall. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.
    shigai-in-monzeki-2.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple.  This is where monks of imperial blood resided. Shogun Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out back of the main hall. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.
    shigai-in-monzeki-1.jpg
  • Garden and shadows at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-13.jpg
  • Bell Tower at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-8.jpg
  • Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-6.jpg
  • Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-5.jpg
  • Charm Prayer Wishes  - Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-3.jpg
  • Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-11.jpg
  • Bell Tower at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-9.jpg
  • Lantern and Crest at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
    konzoji-2 copy.jpg