Buddhist temple
Hieizan Enryaku-ji
比叡山延暦寺（ひえいざんえんりゃくじ）
Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture
The head temple of the Tendai school, founded by Saichō. Yakushi Nyorai is enshrined in the Konpon Chūdō, and the flame that carries the teachings has been passed down.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Founder: Dengyō Daishi Saichō / Konpon Chūdō: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
Its beginnings are traced to Saichō building the Ichijō Shikan-in, enshrining Yakushi Nyorai there, and offering a lamp. Each of the areas of Tōdō, Saitō, and Yokawa has many halls and a history of practice.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
For getting around the large mountain precinct, and for guidance related to the renovation of the Konpon Chūdō, please check the latest information on the official website.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 比叡山延暦寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
- 比叡山延暦寺「祖師・伝教大師最澄」（2026-10-16 確認）
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