Access

Arriving, slowly.

The journey begins at Kyoto Station and climbs gently through cedar forests to a quiet ridge at three hundred forty metres. A chauffeur can collect you door to door; we recommend the slow road.

Address
Otsu, Shiga, Japan
滋賀県大津市比叡平 3-33-23
From Kyoto
  • Kyoto Station — 37 min by car
  • Gion / Higashiyama — 26 min by car
  • UNESCO Enryaku-ji Temple — 15 min
From Airport
  • Kansai International (KIX) — 1h 40m by car
  • Osaka Itami (ITM) — 55 min by car
Chauffeur

Arrangements with MK Chauffeur Service — English-speaking drivers, luxury fleet. Airport pickup and full-day Kyoto itineraries available on request.

Arrange
Self-drive

On-site parking for two vehicles. Narrow mountain road for the final two kilometres; advance directions provided on booking.

Coordinates
N 35.0729° E 135.8297°
Elevation 340 m · Mount Hiei mid-slope