Enryakuji Temple
Posted on 21. Jul, 2006 by admin in Things To Do In Kyoto, Unesco World Heritage Sites
On top of Mt. Hiei sits Enryaku-ji temple. The founder of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Saicho established the temple in 788. Enryaku-ji is still a very active temple where monks practice. Monks at this temple have kept a sacred fire going for 1200 years straight.
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