Perfect place to pick up souvenirs from Kyoto and Shiga prefectures before you head down from the Mt. Hiei. I bought two types of sweets that are unique to this area (Otsu city and Shiga prefecture):

1. Black and white sesame Daifuku - absolutely loved that one and highly recommend it to everyone! Before you decide to buy a huge box (I bought the largest 🤣), you can try them with a matcha set at the small nearby sweets shop just outside the building - 比叡茶寮 / Hieisaryou

2. Fish-shaped Monaka - was pretty good for Monaka (I would rate it 7.5 out of 10), but the form factor is really awesome and even if you do not like monaka, it is pretty cool as a gift for someone back at home.

*There is also a soba/noodle restaurant inside this building, but since it has absolutely the same menu as this one Tsuruki-soba, I prefer the latter one because it has a bit nicer atmosphere.

To get to the shop, you will have to exit the Todo area of Enryaku-ji through the ticket counter. Be sure to have your ticket prepared (that you got first when you entered that area) so that you will be able to re-enter.