Eiheiji Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Eiheiji

Located midst of mountains east ofFukui City, the town is renowned forEiheiji Temple, established in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen (道元禅師Dōgen Zenji). It survived through a number of disasters and wars in its 700-year history, and the temple remains one of the most respected sanctuaries to Zen Buddhist monks in Japan. A famous passage by Dogen goes: ZENTABIis the town's official multilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Eiheiji

Explore the best things to see and do in Eiheiji:

• ★Eiheiji Temple
• ★Meditate at Eiheiji Monastery
• ★Mount Daibutsuji
• ★Mount Johoji

Where to Stay in Eiheiji

• 🏨Daihonzan Eiheiji Monastery

Eiheiji Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: