At Enryakuji Temple on Mt.
This time, the inside of the temple will be open to the public for the first time, "Tsubakido" in the West Pagoda of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei.
"Tsubakido" is said to have been built to enshrine the Kannon statue that Prince Shotoku had when he climbed Mt. Hiei. The origin of the name is said to be the legend that he grew up with a
It is usually used for the training of monks and is not open to the public, but it will be open to the public from September 3rd, 1400 years after the death of Prince Shotoku.
In addition, the approximately 9-centimeter-high Buddha statue, which is said to have been created in the 7th century and has been enshrined in Tsubakido, will also be exhibited at the National Treasure Hall, which houses the treasures of Mount Hiei.
Imadegawa Gyokai Worship Director of Hieizan Enryakuji Temple said, "It's a chaotic era with the continued infection of the new corona, but we decided to open it with the hope that it will lead to peace of mind for everyone."