Sakamoto

坂本

Est. 90Otsu, Kansai

Overview

Town at Mount Hiei's base preserving stone walls and canal networks from its role as Enryakuji's gateway.

This historic town at Mount Hiei's base preserves stone walls and canal networks from its centuries as Enryakuji Temple's gateway. The atmospheric streets reveal how this once-bustling temple town served pilgrims traveling to the powerful Buddhist complex above.

Practical info

Japanese name: 坂本
Nearest station: Sakamoto-hieizanguchi Station (1 min walk)
Reservations: No reservation needed. Public area. Individual shops and restaurants within have their own policies.

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