Hieizan Free Pass (Unlimited 1-Day Rides on 6 Types of Transport)

This is a set ticket covering transportation in the Hieizan area, spanning from Kyoto/Demachiyanagi to Hieizan and Otsu/Sakamoto (unlimited hop-on hop-off within the valid section for one day). Enjoy a full day at Mount Hiei, a treasure trove of history, culture, and nature, with this free pass. By presenting this ticket, you can receive special discounts on admission to the World Cultural Heritage site Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, the Garden Museum Hiei at the summit, and more.

You have unlimited hop-on hop-off privileges within the following valid sections on the day of use only. Enryakuji Temple is about 60 minutes from Kyoto/Demachiyanagi, and about 40 minutes from Otsu/Hieizan-Sakamoto.

① Eizan Railway: Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchi

• Staff will check your ticket when you board and alight. The automatic ticket gates cannot be used, so please pass through the staffed window. <Eizan Railway Timetable> https://eizandensha.co.jp/guide/

② Eizan Cable & Eizan Ropeway: Cable Yase to Hiei Sancho (Mount Hiei Summit)

• Staff will check your ticket when boarding the cable car, and at the Rope Hiei Station ticket gate for the ropeway. <Eizan Cable & Ropeway Timetable> https://www.keifuku.co.jp/cms/eizan_timetable/

③ Hieizan Shuttle Bus: Hiei Sancho (Mount Hiei Summit) to Yokawa

• The driver will check your ticket when you alight. <Hieizan Shuttle Bus Timetable> https://www.kojak.co.jp/uploads/hieizan-shuttlebus-jikoku2026.pdf

④ Sakamoto Cable: Cable Sakamoto to Cable Enryakuji

• Staff will check your ticket at the ticket gate when boarding. <Sakamoto Cable Timetable> https://sakamoto-cable.jp/guide/

⑤ Kojak Kotsu Bus: Hieizan-Sakamoto Station to Cable Sakamoto Station

• The driver will check your ticket when you alight. <Kojak Bus Timetable> https://www.kojak.co.jp/uploads/ke-saka.pdf By presenting this ticket, you can receive special discounts and privileges at the following facilities:

[Hieizan Enryakuji Temple]

• Group rate applied for the worship fee (Adults only)

[Hieizan Enryakuji Temple - Enryakuji Kaikan]

• 10% discount on cafe charges
• 5% discount on shop/souvenir purchases

[Garden Museum Hiei] (2026)

• Admission fee (April 18 - November 23): 300 JPY off for adults, 150 JPY off for children (elementary school students)
• Admission fee (November 24 - December 6): 150 JPY off for adults, 70 JPY off for children (elementary school students)
• Closed every Wednesday and on April 28 (However, it will be open on April 29, May 6, August 12, and September 23).