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曹洞宗の大本山ということもあり超大規模なお寺です。4月の連休に訪れました。ゴールデンウィークということもあり、とても混雑していました。特に車で行く場合は駐車場待ちの渋滞にまきこまれますので注意したほうが良いですね。バイクや自転車でしたら入口の近くに無料で停められる駐輪場があります。また、参拝料(入場料)として700円必要でした。
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Eiheiji Temple
The main temple of the Soto Zen sect in Japan, surrounded by a solemn atmosphere.
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The head temple of Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan. It was established by Zen Master Dogen in 1244 as a place to practice zazen. The vast site of 330,000 square meters is lined with more than 70 halls and buildings of various sizes, centering on the seven halls of the temple, where more than 100 monks practice asceticism every day.
You can visit the Seoyoten Hall, which is the shrine dedicated to Zen Master Dogen, and the Buddha Hall, which enshrines the main Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha. In particular, the "Picture Ceiling Room," a large hall covered with 230 ceiling paintings, is a must-see.
Eiheiji Temple also offers zazen classes three times a day. Zazen is an indispensable part of daily practice, and anyone can try it. You can also participate in the morning service, called the "morning lesson," and experience firsthand the reading of sutras by dozens of ascetic monks.
Highlights
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Through experiences such as zazen and morning classes, you can experience the spirit of Zen.
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Some parts of the building, such as the Picture Ceiling Room and the gate, are wheelchair accessible.
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The street in front of the gate is lined with restaurants and souvenir stores offering vegetarian food and local cuisine.
Photos
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![© Daihonzan EIHEIJI
Karamon Gate surrounded by old cedars]()
© Daihonzan EIHEIJI Karamon Gate surrounded by old cedars
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![© Daihonzan EIHEIJI
The "Picture Ceiling Room" on the second floor of Sanshokaku]()
© Daihonzan EIHEIJI The "Picture Ceiling Room" on the second floor of Sanshokaku
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![© Daihonzan EIHEIJI
A dojo nestled in the forest with the Shichidougaran at its center.]()
© Daihonzan EIHEIJI A dojo nestled in the forest with the Shichidougaran at its center.
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![© Daihonzan EIHEIJI
The seven halls of the temple are connected by corridors and stairs.]()
© Daihonzan EIHEIJI The seven halls of the temple are connected by corridors and stairs.
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![The temple gate, also the oldest building of Eiheiji.]()
The temple gate, also the oldest building of Eiheiji.
Reviews
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みのさん
修行僧のみなさまがお掃除とお手入れをされていて、お寺への道も敷地の中もとても綺麗です。天井画は草花や動物など、一枚一枚絵柄が違い、見応えがあります。靴はぬいで、入り口でビニール袋に入れ、各自持って入ります。福井駅からの直行バスもあります。バス停近くのお店では胡麻豆腐味のソフトクリームを食べることができます。
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Tina Lai
永平寺有一種很氣場能讓你覺得寧靜安祥，來到這裡緊張不安全能放下，難怪會有不少人來這體驗禪修。
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小毅
永平寺內非常有名的禪修體驗，一天舉辦三次一個人費用500日幣，最好能夠先預約。
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momoe
寺內氣氛很嚴肅，幾乎聽不到對話的聲音，這裡的修行是出名的嚴格。
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 永平寺
- Postal Code
- 910-1228
- Address
- 5-15 Shihi, Eiheijicho, Yoshidagun, Fukui
- Telephone
- 0776-63-3102
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
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8:30am-4:30pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm)
*The temple may be closed for worship and zazen experience due to circumstances at the temple, so please check the official website or make an inquiry. - Fees
- Adults 700 yen, Middle school/Elementary student 300 yen, non-school aged small children are free.
- Directions
- Take a city bus from Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station, get off at Eiheiji Station, and walk for 5 minutes.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)