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日本語 A day trip to Enryaku-ji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei
~A luxurious moment to clear your mind in a special experience and special space~
Special exhibition of the Important Cultural Property, the Konshi Kindei Sutra, and the experience of copying sutras on Konshi Kindei Sutra
The precious cultural asset "Konshi Kindei Sutra" handed down at Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei will be on special display. After experiencing its beauty and historical value, you can actually use gold paint to create the sutra.You will experience copying sutras onto dark blue paper. The time spent writing in silence is a special moment to calm your mind and give form to your prayers.
A sutra copying offering at the east tower of the Hokke Soji Temple, which is usually closed to the public
At Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, there is a rare opportunity to make a donation of sutras at the East Pagoda of the Hokke Soji Temple, which is not normally open to the public.By offering a handwritten sutra in this solemn space, you can etch the memories of your trip deeply into your heart and feel a deep connection with Buddhist culture.
Gagaku Music Performance at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
At Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, which has a history of syncretism between Shinto and Buddhism, you can enjoy a special live performance of gagaku music. The magical moment that combines traditional performing arts with the sacred space will be a moving experience worthy of the climax of your trip.
Features of this Plan
Your itinerary
Meet at Kyoto Station at 12:00
[By large bus]
12:00 departure Kyoto Station
Arrival at 13:00 Enryakuji Temple Hall on Mt. Hiei / Admission tour [Sutra copying experience]
[On foot]
14:15 departure Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Hall
・Konponchudo/Great Lecture Hall/National Treasure Hall/East Pagoda [Dedication of Sutra Copying]
[By large bus]
Departure: 17:00 Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple
Arrives at 17:30 Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine / Admission sightseeing [Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine guided tour and Gagaku music performance]*You may be joining other tours together.
18:30 departure Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Arrive at 19:30 and disband at Kyoto Station●Travel costs
Same price for adults and children
Adults and children: 50,000 yen per person (tax included)●Departure date
November 21st (Friday) to 29th (Saturday), 2025
*However, Sunday, November 23, 2025 is excluded.●Application deadline
5pm 5 days before the departure date
*Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached.●Minimum number of participants
1 person per departure date (recruitment limit: 26 people per departure date)●Dietary requirements
0 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinnerTour conductor
One person will accompany you●Transportation used
Large bus (Yasaka Sightseeing Bus, Teisan Sightseeing Bus, or equivalent)Contact Information
JTB Corporation Kyoto Central Branch
Business hours: 9:30-17:30 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Email: kc_contact@jtb.com
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