Mount Hiei

is a mountain that is northeast of Kyoto city. It is at the border between the Kyoto and Shiga prefectures, Japan.

Mount Hiei appeared in many folk tales in different centuries. Traditionally, people believed it to be the home of gods and demons of Shinto.

 References 
John Stevens, "The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei." Boston: Shambala, 1988 

 Other websites 
 Mount Hiei travel information at Wikivoyage
 Holly Schmid: Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei
 Photos of Mount Hiei and Enryakuji Temple

Category:Mountains of Japan
Category:Shiga Prefecture