Daihonzan Eiheiji
Eihei-ji Temple was founded by the Zen Master Dogen in 1244. For over 770 years it has been regarded as the symbolic center for Zen training and is still considered the most rigorous of all Zen sect schools. Inside the temple, seven buildings essential for ascetic training practices are connected by corridors. Here visitors can observe the monks engaging in rigorous daily ascetic training. The buildings appear to be arranged in the shape of person in meditation, with the Houdou Hall as the head and the Butsuden Hall as the heart. At Hakujukan near Eihei-ji Temple, visitors can experience zazen with temple lodging and authentic Buddhist vegetarian cuisine on offer.
| Website | https://enjoy.pref.fukui.lg.jp/en/spot/spot-9/ |
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| Experience content | Eiheiji is not just a tourist spot. Since 1244 and down to this very day, its halls have been filled with the sincere atmosphere of Zen practitioners unceasingly carrying out the Buddha’s teachings as they were transmitted by Zen Master Dōgen. You too can stay and practice zazen here, through the programs we provide. |
| Price |
Adult: 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen Seven years old or under: free |
| Payment Method | Cash |
| Publication time Opening Hours | 8:30 - 17:00 ** The hours may vary according to the monastic schedule. |
| Closed | Open all year round EXCEPT January 1st |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Barrier free correspondence | Yes |
| Reservation(Need / No Needed) | No Needed |
| Traffic access | 30 minutes by Keifuku Bus from Fukui Station’s East Exit. |
| Postal code | 910-1228 |
| Contact address | 5-15 Shihi Eiheiji-cho Yoshida-gun Fukui-ken, Japan |
| Official website | https://daihonzan-eiheiji.com/en/ |