Yokawa - Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei

Yokawa is the remotest of several precincts on sacred Mount Hiei, northeast of Kyoto. In The Tale of Genji, the bishop of Yokawa, Fujitsubo's uncle, cuts her hair when she becomes a nun. He also takes Ukifune under his wing after the bizarre events at Uji.

Yokawa Chudo

Yokawa Chudo of Enryakuji Temple.

Yokawa Chudo Kannon

Yokawa Chudo Sho Kannon.

Yokawa Eshindo

Eshindo - a small hall where the priest Eshin studied in Enryakuji Temple.

Yokawa Belfry

Belfry near the Eshindo of Enryakuji Temple.

Yokawa Ganzan Daishido

The charming Ganzan Daishido Hall of Enryakuji Temple.

Yokawa Jokoin Temple Path

Mountain path to the Jokoin, where Nichiren studied at Enryakuji Temple.

Yokawa Ganzan Tomb

Ganzan's tomb at Enryakuji Temple.