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Enryakuji

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Address4220 Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0116, Japan
Opened 788 AD
Phone +81 77-578-0001
FunctionMonastery
Burials Saichō
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2617807
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About Enryakuji


Enryaku-ji is a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded in 788 during the early Heian period. The temple complex was established by Saichō, also known as Dengyō Daishi, who introduced the Tendai sect of Mahayana Buddhism to Japan from China.

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