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

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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.
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EdwardsNice @Edwards_Nice - 2016-05-18: @crystalhefner I lived like a monk for 1 year in 2010 at Eihei Temple.