Seasonal moment
Hieizan Yokawa Chūdō Inner Sanctum Special Viewing
A normally monks-only passage to Yokawa Chūdō’s inner sanctum opens during the maple festival; no special-viewing surcharge applies.
Official information checked: 2026-10-13
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- October 31–November 23, 2026 · main area 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; inner sanctum about 10:00 AM–3:30 PM.
- Address
- Yokawa area, Enryaku-ji, Mount Hiei
- Admission
- The special inner-sanctum viewing has no added fee; the standard Enryaku-ji pilgrimage admission of ¥1,000 still applies.
- Reservation
- The current official event listing does not state a reservation requirement, booking channel or deadline.
What to know
Visitors can enter an inner passage normally reserved for monks and view the main statue of Shō-Kannon. A maple festival nearby offers food and a free prize drawing.
The shrine area is reached by bus within Mount Hiei; check official transport and same-day notices before departure.
Highlights
Visitors can enter an inner passage normally reserved for monks and view the main statue of Shō-Kannon. A maple festival nearby offers food and a free prize drawing.
Good for
For temple visitors, mountain scenery and early-season maple walks.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 90–150 minutes, plus transfer time within the mountain area.