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Eiheiji
日本、〒910-1228 福井県吉田郡永平寺町志比５−１５
The head temple of the Soto Zen sect, Eiheiji is a historic temple founded by Dogen. Its main buildings are connected by a covered corridor, and a well-maintained viewing route is available for visitors.
History
Dogen established Kake-matsu-bono Dai-butsu-ji (Great Buddha Temple of Kake-matsu Peak) in 1244 CE (Kangen 2). The following year, it was renamed Kichijo-zan Eiheiji, marking its official founding. After various expansions and renovations, the Tokugawa shogunate issued a legal decree in 1615 CE (Genna 1), during the early Edo period, designating it as a head temple alongside Sojiji.
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What visitors say
The vast temple grounds exude a solemn atmosphere befitting a place of rigorous training, featuring cedar forests, stone-paved paths, and moss-covered stone walls. The architectural beauty of the main hall and corridors is striking, with particular highlights including the room with painted ceilings and the Ruri Seihou-kaku (Lapis Lazuli Sacred Treasure Pavilion). The scenery changes with the seasons and weather, and the mystical scenes on snowy days are particularly impressive.
Opening hours
- 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
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