The Head Temple of the Tendai Sect, Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) Enryakuji Temple
It is a vast temple whose precincts are the area around Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) at the altitude of 848 meters and was built in 788 by Saicho, who opened the Tendai sect. Filling a role as a comprehensive Buddhist university, it has been called "the mother mountain of Japanese Buddhism" and has had a great influence on the history of Japan. Moreover, it also played a role in protecting Kyoto, which was the capital for 1000 years. It was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994.
The autumn scenery here is so pleasant. Being up in the mountains really makes you feel far away from the everyday world.