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Eiheiji
Eiheiji · Eiheiji Temple · 永平寺
Explore Eiheiji’s corridor-linked temple buildings and grounds. Follow the visitor route through the connecting corridors.
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Visitor information
Admission
General admission: adults ¥700, elementary and junior high school students ¥300, preschool children free. Disability-handbook holders pay ¥300 on presenting the handbook. Zazen and overnight experiences have separate conditions and fees.
Opening hours
Visiting hours are 08:30–16:30, with guidance to arrive by 16:00. The temple is listed as open year-round without regular closures, but hours may change seasonally. Check official guidance for your date, including event restrictions.
What to see at Eiheiji
Corridors linking temple buildings
Follow the corridors to explore connected buildings and grounds in order. Use the marked visitor route. Access does not extend freely to all training areas.
How to get to Eiheiji
Take the Eiheiji Liner from east-side stop 1 and get off at Eiheiji, followed by about a 5-minute walk to the visitor entrance. It runs daily without seat reservations. Full buses cannot accept more passengers; allow waiting time. Fares revised 1 October 2026 are ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children one way.
Visiting tips
Indoor stairs and stroller restrictions
There are indoor stairs and strollers cannot enter. Ask the temple about stroller storage or walkable areas for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.
Questions about Eiheiji
Does Eiheiji admission include zazen?
Zazen has separate conditions and fees from general visits. Check the temple’s application and participation guidance for the separate program if interested.
Official sources
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- Liner timetable and fares ·
- Temple walking access ·
- Official Fukui Eiheiji visitor route ·
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