Eihei-ji Temple

Information

Eihei-ji Temple was established in 1244 by Dogen Zenji. In the 350,000 square-meter precincts surrounded by 700 year-old cedars, there are over 70 buildings all connected by corridors.
About 200 monks are staying at the temple for training today and you can also stay here overnight or three-night to experience their life, waking up at 3:30 and going to bed at 21:00. (Reservation required)
You can take photos of the buildings, but pointing your camera at monks is not allowed.

Opening Hours

8:00 - 17:00

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

500 yen (General, Adult)
200 yen (Child)
Accommodation: Enquiry needed

Access / Public Transport

15 minutes from Eiheiji-guchi Station on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line by the bus bound for Eihei-ji. Get off at the last stop.

Address / Location

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

Tweets

okamaso @okaman01 - 2018-11-24: EIHEI temple is a great place. https://t.co/caJFFo5LW5
じぉ_GiO878 @GiO_878_GiO - 2018-08-05: Good morning
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Star Of Mysore @Star_Of_Mysore - 2018-08-02: High in the mountains above the Sea of Japan [the East Sea], amidst lofty cedars is the “Eihei-ji Monastery” or “Te… https://t.co/nyCy0Z6Ken
yuko matsuzaki @yuko_matsuzaki - 2018-02-07: I especially like the fifth photo from the top (県広報写真 #50212). People are removing snow from the roof of Eihei-ji T… https://t.co/35xO0gZ6I7
ニノ @ninotaka20 - 2017-05-06: I visited Eihei temple during the rin. https://t.co/6S2xhVfcDU
Crystal Charm Room @chiemirosewins1 - 2016-09-03: My Past Younger Aged Photo On To The Eihei Temple To The Kyoto, Japan https://t.co/eoS3KifzXu
二都(名港グランプリクイーン) @nito_2ton - 2016-08-18: @coelacath I'm pretty good 💕 I enjoyed WOULD COSPLAY SUMMIT,swimming sea,going to Eihei-ji(temple)in this summer 💕😊 https://t.co/7VqGW4PGfT
二都(名港グランプリクイーン) @nito_2ton - 2016-08-18: @coelacath I'm pretty good 💕 I enjoyed WOULD COSPLAY SUMMIT,swimming sea,going to Eihei-ji(temple)in this summer 💕😊 https://t.co/7VqGW4PGfT
Aodh @AodhBC - 2016-06-10: @lacanlune Thank you, Marie. It's a snap of the grounds of a very large 'seminary' temple at Eihei-ji in Japan.
Aodh @AodhBC - 2016-06-10: @lacanlune Thank you, Marie. It's a snap of the grounds of a very large 'seminary' temple at Eihei-ji in Japan.
EdwardsNice @Edwards_Nice - 2016-06-09: Things will work out for you. Anytime.... teminds my living at Eihei Temple . I was happy with nothing material except The Temple itself
EdwardsNice @Edwards_Nice - 2016-05-18: @crystalhefner I lived like a monk for 1 year in 2010 at Eihei Temple.
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Candice Eisner @nyxie - 2016-03-08: Eihei-ji. Master Dogen's temple. How can I even say anything? @ Eihei-ji https://t.co/QOkn9qHtUE
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Aceh Center @acehcenterID - 2015-12-05: #AcehCenterID Trip Tips - Japan's Eiheiji temple: a night's stay in the 13th century https://t.co/tuXoOixolN #FestivalKulinerAceh
Jason Luo @jarsonb - 2015-12-05: Trip Tips - Japan's Eiheiji temple: a night's stay in the 13th century - Channel NewsAsia https://t.co/bzKdiEMrJ4
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NewsHitterTeam @N_H_Asia - 2015-12-05: Trip Tips - Japan's Eiheiji temple: a night's stay in the 13th century https://t.co/Kfn1GSWEGJ
asiankudos @asiankudos - 2015-12-05: Trip Tips - Japan's Eiheiji temple: a night's stay in the 13th century https://t.co/FAccJyG02R
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JP Rail.com @jprailcom - 2015-11-19: Eihei-ji temple In #Fukui pref. It's the home of Zen practive. https://t.co/MrRSLWl0Tp
Bénédicte TOUZET @BenedicteTouzet - 2015-11-18: Experience Zen practice at Eihei-ji Temple, the home of Zen | JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine https://t.co/7WrEPXVpI8
taka @tiktok_tmr4us - 2015-11-10: Experience Zen practice at Eihei-ji Temple, the home of Zen | JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine https://t.co/p7yGbPeDcV
Cosmophoenix 青龍央宙　 @cosmophoenix - 2015-11-02: Experience Zen practice at Eihei-ji Temple, the home of Zen | JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine https://t.co/mjdY7Yzd7S
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