永平寺町

Access to Eiheiji Town

Kyoto
Tokyo Eiheiji Town Komatsu Airport

Toyama Naoetsu Nagaoka Niigata

Fukui Kanazawa Hokuriku Shinkansen
Osaka

Oyabe-Tonami JCT Nagaoka IC

Kanazawa-Nishi IC

Shirakawago IC
Eiheiji
Fukui-Kita JCT/IC Town Eiheiji IC Hida-Kiyomi IC

Fukui Chubu-Jukan Expressway Ono IC

Shirotori IC
Echigoyuzawa
Tsuruga Fukui IC Kan-Etsu Expressway
Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Tsuruga JCT/IC

Hokuriku Expressway
Yokawa JCT Suita IC
Maihara
Kyoto JCT Ichinomiya
JCT Nagoya IC Tomei Expressway
Kobe Osaka Maibara
Tokyo
Meishin Expressway Nagoya Tokaido Shinkansen
Kyoto-Higashi IC

Kansai International Airport CHUBU Centrair International Airport, Nagoya Haneda Airport

JR
［From Tokyo］ Limited
［From JR Fukui Station］
Express
Tokaido Shinkansen(via Maibara) Fukui Station Echizen Railway (Every station in the town)
<About 3 hrs 30 min> Limited
<18 min - 40 min>
Express
Hokuriku Shinkansen(via Kanazawa) Fukui Station
e.g., ▶If you visit Daihonzan Eiheiji：
<About 3 hrs 30 min>
［From Osaka］ Limited Fukui Station Eiheiji-guchi Station <24 min>

Trip to discover a new self

Express
Kosei Line Fukui Station ▶Take a bus or taxi from Eiheiji-guchi Station.
<About 1 hrs 50 min> Eiheiji-guchi Station Daihonzan Eiheiji <12 min>
［From Nagoya］ Limited ▶There are direct bus services to Daihonzan Eiheiji.
Express
JR Tokaido Main Line Fukui Station Fukui Station Daihonzan Eiheiji <30 min>
<About 2 hrs>
＊Please see the map page for the station names and facilities in the town.
［From Kanazawa］ Limited
Express
JR Hokuriku Main Line Fukui Station
<About 50 min>

By fixed-route bus
Expressway Bus
［From Fukui Station］
［From Tokyo］
In front of Fukui Station Eiheiji Monzen
Tokyo Station, Yaesu South Entrance
Fukui Station <About 30 min>
<About 8 hrs 10 min>
［From Awara Onsen］
［From Nagoya］
In front of JR Awaraonsen Station Eiheiji Monzen
Nagoya Station
Fukui Station <About 1 hrs>
<About 2 hrs 30 min>
［From Yamanaka Onsen］
Yamanaka Onsen Eiheiji Monzen
By air <About 45 min>

［From Tokyo］
Connected bus
Haneda Airport Komatsu Airport In front of Fukui Station
<About 2 hrs 15 min>
［From Osaka］ JR Kosei Line
Limited Express
JR Special Rapid Service
Kansai International Airport Osaka Station Fukui Station
<About 3 hrs 40 min>
［From Nagoya］ JR Tokaido Main Line
Limited Express
Meitetsu
CHUBU Centrair International Airport, Nagoya Nagoya Station Fukui Station
<About 3 hrs 40 min>

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3-107 Matsuoka-Shinmei, Eiheiji-cho, 1-4 Matsuoka-Kasuga, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida County,
Fukui Prefecture 910-1192, Japan
Yoshida County, Fukui Prefecture 910-1117, Japan
Tel: 0776-61-3921 (Direct line)
Tel: 0776-61-1188 E-mail：shoko@town.eiheiji.fukui.jp

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 Experience the teachings E-5 Soto School Daihonzan Eiheiji
Karamon Gate just in front of the main gate
Follow the path taken
by Dogen Zenji.

of Dogen Zenji.
Nineteen buildings
＊ including Buddhist sanctums
and lecture halls,
which stand in
Daihonzan Eiheiji, were
designated as National
Important Cultural Properties.
＊Zenji is the title bestowed on a monk.
features detailed, brilliant sculptures. Karamon
Gate is opened when a new Kansyu (the chief
abbot of a temple) assigned, etc. There are 230
of colored paintings of traditional flowers and
birds on the ceiling of the hall, painted by 144
famous painters in 1930. You can strike the bell
of Jakkoen freely. Sanmon Gate, the oldest
building of Eiheiji, was designated as a Cultural
Property of Fukui Prefecture.
■5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji Town 910-1228
■Tel: 0776-63-3102 (main number)
The mountain climbing trail from
Kippoji Temple to Eiheiji via
Daibutsujisan Mountain is known as
“the mountainous pilgrimage course
to visit ancestors,”which is the Zen
road where Dogen Zenji walked on
many times. You can enjoy mountain
climbing while seeing famous sights
related to Dogen Zenji.

Kippoji Temple,
the place where Dogen Zenji
carried out the first practice
in Fukui Prefecture
Kippoji Temple is the dojo (training hall) where
Dogen Zenji carried out Buddhist practices for
the first time. He came to this dojo from Kyoto at
the request of officials of Fukui Prefecture in 1243.
The mountain trail of the approach is known as
“Tettsu Slope”because Tettsu Osho, who was a
Buddhist priest, had walked on it to serve rice
gruel to Dogen Zenji. There is a Zazen stone
known as the“Gokaisan Zazen stone”on the
Hall with painted ceiling
way, on which Dogen Zenji may have practiced
Zazen, allowing one to imagine the scene of the
practices of Zenji at that time. The site is filled
with an awesome atmosphere from the main
Soto School Daihonzan
＊
temple, the teaching temple, and the temple

Eiheiji
where the seated statue of Bosatsu is located.

H-5 Kippoji Temple

■35-2 Yoshimine, Eiheiji Town 910-1304 ■Tel: 0776-64-2536

＊Soto school is a sect of Buddhism that uses Shakamuni Buddha as a principle image for veneration.
＊Daihonzan is the head temple that is specially positioned at the top of in the sect.
Jakkoen Sanmon Gate

An historically very important temple Eiheiji Great Floating Lantern Festival

that conveys“禅”(Zen) Eiheiji has

Eiheiji was founded as a monastery of monks by Dogen Zenji

two stars in
“Michelin Green
You can try Zazen
in 1244. Dogen Zenji was a monk who was awakened to true
Buddhism in the Song dynasty of China. Eiheiji consists of
Guide Japan.” and Shakyo.
around 70 Dendo temples (an ancient Japanese building style)
Shakyo
and Rokaku (multistory buildings). Among them, seven
temples known as“Shichido Garan”are important buildings
essential to the practice of Buddhism. Everyday life is also You can practice Zazen,
Reading Eiheiji Great Floating Lantern
sutras D-3 Shakyo (making a handwritten
regarded as one of the practices at Eiheiji. The monks Festival copy of sutras), and the
undergo rigorous training such as Zazen (sitting practice for First, monks of Eiheiji read the sutras.
monks’practice (overnight
mental concentration) and Gongyo (practice of reading stay). This kind of experience
Then, around 10,000 lanterns are floated
on the Kuzuryu River. This is a regular allows you to learn the heart
Buddhist sutras before the Buddha), and working practice of Zen taught by Dogen Zenji.
summer festival in the area. Zazen
such as cleaning etc. from early in the morning. Zen means to ■Venue: Eiheiji Riverside Park
organize your mind. (celebrated every year in late August)

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 Learn the history and culture of You can enjoy camping. You can enjoy mountain climbing.

Eiheiji Town
We have a campsite in Eiheiji You can enjoy rich, splendid nature
Town. The campsite has in Eiheiji Town. Johojisan
facilities including tent sites, log Mountain, with an elevation of
cabins, and kitchens. It is a 1,053 m above sea level, is
popular spot where everyone popular among mountain lovers.
can enjoy camping. The 360°panoramic view from the
peak allows you to look out over
F-1 Johojisan Mountain the Sea of Japan. Enjoy the
Youth Travel Village mountain when it opens to visitors
B-3 Tenryuji Temple ■68-1-2 Kami-Johoji, Eiheiji Town in the spring, as well as the
910-1203 wonderful colorful leaves in the
Tenryuji Temple was founded by the
■Tel: 0776-63-2867 autumn.
first feudal lord of Matsuoka, to pray for (Administration building)
his grandmother, Seiryoin, in 1653. G-1 Johojisan Mountain
The temple is also famous for having H-5 Kippoji Camp Site
been visited by the renowned poet
Matsuo Basho. ■4-1 Yoshimine, Eiheiji Town 910-1304
■Tel: 0776-64-3040
■1-64, Matsuoka-Kasuga, Eiheiji Town
The clear stream and mountains
(Administration building)
910-1133
Tel: 0776-61-3921
■Tel: 0776-61-0471
(for reservations & inquiries)
heal your heart.
You can spend
your time The clear Kuzuryu River, which has supplied water to
contemplating Eiheiji Town from ancient times, attracts many anglers
history. every year. They come for the delicious Ayu (sweetfish)
and Cherry Salmon. We also recommend camping and
Ayu grilled with salt mountain climbing (G-1) in the natural environment of the
mountains. The rich natural environment of Eiheiji Town
heals you by itself.

Ayu
A place full of
beautiful water and nature
Visit historically-famous spots.
Eiheiji Town has many historically-famous places. The
Matsuoka Mounded Tombs bring ancient times to life. The
historic spots of the Matsuoka Domain allow you to learn the
history of the Matsuoka Domain. Tenryuji Temple is related
to poet Matsuo Basho. Benzaiten Hakuryuo Daigongen H-4 Benzaiten Hakuryuo
(shrine) attracts visitors from across Japan looking for Daigongen
success in business. Kogyoji Temple has excellent ginkgo Historic spot of Matsuoka
B-3
trees that are spectacular in autumn. Hongakuji Temple was Domain (Otachi’s Camelia)
founded around the 14th century. It was later destroyed by The presumed 300-year-old camellia,
air raids and rebuilt. “Otachi’s Camellia,”remains in the
streetscape that has the atmosphere
of a castle town. It blooms beautifully
in early April every year.
H-4 Kogyoji Temple
Boat-shaped stone coffin of
the Taionjiyama Mountain Mounded Tomb

D-2 Hongakuji Temple

C-3 Matsuoka Mounded Tombs
About 50 mounded tombs were constructed
between the 3rd and 7th centuries. Many
large mounded tombs representative of the
Hokuriku area can be found at the site,
which is regarded as the tomb of Great
Chief of the ancient“Koshi Country.”
■Eiheiji Town Education Board
1-4 Matsuoka-Kasuga, Eiheiji Town 910-1117
Distant view of the Tegurigajoyama Mountain Mounded Tomb
■Tel: 0776-61-3400
Ayu fishing in the Kuzuryu River
The Kuzuryu River is a major river 116
km in length. The Ayu raised in the river
are famous for their delicious, firm meat.
Many anglers catch Ayu with a lure
known as“Tomozuri.”
■The Kuzuryu River Chubu Fishery Cooperative,
1-101 Matsuoka-Aoi, Eiheiji Town 910-1132
■Tel: 0776-61-0246
Tel: 0776-61-3219 (Service by phone available)
■URL: http://www.kuzuryu-chubu.jp
Many excavated articles

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 Eiheiji
B-3 Eiboukan Eiheiji Onsen Zen no Sato
(A facility that transmits the charm of Zen, Food G-4
(Eiheiji Hot Spring, Zen Village)
and Sake, and also allows you to enjoy them there.)

Guide
Eiheiji Onsen is a good-quality hot
The facility allows you to experience the appeal of spring offering various components.
Eiheiji Town with its specialties such as“the unique There is an open-air bath, a sauna,
local food of the clear Kuzuryu River”and“the sake and a barrier-free bath available for
that is the traditional industry of the community.” the handicapped. ●Local sake
■3-107 Matsuoka-Shinmei, Eiheiji Town 910-1117

Map
■2-16-1 Shimizu, Eiheiji Town 910-1312
■Tel: 0776-61-0888 ■Tel: 0776-64-3510

↑Maruoka Castle Kanmuridake

Mountain
冠岳
838m Johojisan Mountain
To Maruoka IC 1,053m
●Eiheiji buckwheat noodles
Johojisan Mountain
Johojisan Mountain Climbing Trail G-4 Michi-no-Eki Zen-no-Sato
Youth Travel Village (Roadside Station, Zen Village)
To Yamanaka Onsen Shozukoba
(Rest, interacting, sale of products)
There are many
University of Fukui Information about tourism and road
places you can To Komatsu, Medical Department conditions is available here. You can
enjoy throughout Kanazawa eat foods made from local ingredients
Fukui Prefectural
the year. University Fukui Prefecture Eiheiji Town Office, and buy fresh farm produce, ●Happa zushi
Comprehensive Eiheiji Branch processed food, and souvenirs. EV (Sushi wrapped in leaves)
Green Center charging station available.
The basin of ■2-21-1 Shimizu, Eiheiji Town 910-1312
To Komatsu, Kanazawa the Kuzuryu River ■Tel: 0776-64-3377
Heikyoji Anti-Disaster Center
Temple Enjuji Temple

Matsuoka Riverside Park Hongakuji Temple Eiheiji

416 Riverside
Historic spot of Matsuoka Domain Shiizakai
Park ●Garlic
Matsuoka Eiheiji-guchi
(Otachi’s Camelia)
Zen-no-Sato Eiheiji Onsen,
Kannonmachi
Eiboukan Zen no Sato
JR Hokuriku Mirai Shimoshii Kuzuryu River (Eiheiji Hot Spring)
Main Line Four Seasons
Eiheiji Town Office Tenryuji Temple, Forest’s Cultural Center
Komyoji
Domeki Michi-no-Eki, Zen-no-Sato
Basho-zuka Mound
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Mountain ine
273m Eiheiji Sando IC 416
Matsuoka IC 416
Joyama Mountain Sanno To Katsuyama
474m
Kobunato
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Kamishihi Cultural Center
Echizen
364 SanSan Hall Takehara Kogyoji Temple,
Kamishihi IC Museum Hana-no-Kura
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Seasonal
Matsuoka Municipal Sports Park Hota
(You me park) Zen no Michi
JR Fukui Station
(Road of Zen)
Benzaiten
Kippoji
Temple
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Exp bu-Ju events
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Echizen Railway swa
Fukui Station Hokuriku (paved trail once used for Daigongen Kippoji y
Expressway the old Eiheiji Line) Camp Site
158 6.2km May Eiheiji Flower Festival
To Echizen, Tsuruga To Fukui IC
Yoshinogatake Daihonzan Eiheiji To Katsuyama IC Lines of children in a festival procession
Climbing Trail to celebrate Shakyamuni’ s birth, etc.

Daibutsujisan Mountain
Jun Zen walking on Eiheiji
Yoshinogatake Mountain
807m Mai-Road in Spring
(Zaosan Mountain) Walking event
547m Daibutsu Lake The mountainous pilgrimage
course to visit ancestors Aug Eiheiji Great Floating
Lantern Festival
Floating lanterns on the river to mourn
the souls of ancestors and deceased
family members

Oct Zen walking on Eiheiji

Mai-Road in Autumn
↓Ichijodani Asakurashi Ruins Walking event

Yoshinogatake Zen-no-Sato Mirai (Zen Village Mirai) Nov Johojisan Mountain

C-5 D3 Eiheiji Mai-Road C-3
climbing for viewing
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(Zaosan Mountain) (paved trail) (Rental villa using an old Japanese house)
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autumn leaves
Taicho Daishi (a Buddhist A rental villa available for groups to rent per Easy mountain climbing party
Once used as a railway, which is day. You can relax in this old wooden house
saint) opened Yoshinogatake.
now paved. Remains of the railway, while enjoying activities such as Ayu fishing,
In ancient times, Yamabushi
signs, and the station building can harvesting crops, etc. (Prior booking required.)
Dec Bells on New Year’ s Eve
(Buddhist ascetic hermits)
practiced in the mountains. It
still be seen. The paved trail leads at Eiheiji and illumination
■4-11 Suwama, Eiheiji Town 910-1222
to Daihonzan Eiheiji. Illumination of the bell being struck on
is a popular hiking course. ■Tel: 0776-63-3001
New Year’ s Eve
Eiheiji Flower Festival

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