Perched on Mount Hiei above Kyoto, Enryaku-ji is the ancient Tendai headquarters founded in 788 and part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Wander cedar-shaded paths and centuries-old halls, enjoy sweeping views of the city below, and sense the deep Buddhist legacy here — from the rigorous kaihōgyō ascetic tradition to its role in shaping many Japanese sects.

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