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Eiheiji Temple

Japan, 5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture 910-1228

In 1244 (Kangen 2), Zen training dojo was opened by Dogen Zenji. There are more than 70 temple buildings in the precincts of Miyama Yukoku, and among them, the seven halls called "Shichido Garan" (Dharma Hall, Butsuden, Sodo, Kokuin, Sanmon, Toshi, and Bathroom) are pure places where monks train. It is considered a particularly important building. At Eiheiji, many monks are still practicing hard every day, and visitors can see how they are doing.

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Business Time
  • Monday:  8:30～16:30
  • Tuesday:  8:30～16:30
  • Wednesday:  8:30～16:30
  • Thursday:  8:30～16:30
  • Friday:  8:30～16:30
  • Saturday:  8:30～16:30
  • Sunday:  8:30～16:30
Telephone number 0776-63-3102
Website https://daihonzan-eiheiji.com/
Access
  • ◆Access by train/bus: About 30 minutes directly from Fukui Station East Exit by Keifuku Bus "Limited Express Eiheiji Liner"/From Echizen Railway Fukui Station, take the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line and get off at "Eiheijiguchi Station", then Keifuku Bus "Eiheiji Monzen" or Eiheiji bound, get off at the last stop, and walk for 5 minutes. (approximately 45 minutes in total) ◆Access by car: From the Hokuriku Expressway Fukui Kita IC, take the Chubu Jukan Expressway (free section) and get off at the Eiheiji Sando IC, then 15 minutes by car via Route 364.　
Language 日本語 / English
Other Admission fee: 500 yen per adult (There is a pay parking lot nearby)
Last Update ： 2022.12.14   Katsuyama DMO

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