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Eiheiji
Eiheiji · Eiheiji Temple · 永平寺
Explore Eiheiji’s temple buildings and grounds along connecting corridors. Follow the marked worship route between buildings.
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Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary admission is 700 yen for adults, 300 for elementary/junior-high students and free for preschool children. Holders of a disability certificate pay 300 yen on presenting it. Zazen and overnight experiences have separate conditions and fees.
Opening hours
Worship hours are 08:30–16:30, with arrival advised by 16:00. Guidance lists year-round opening without regular closures, but seasonal hours may differ. Events may restrict access; check official guidance for your date.
What to see at Eiheiji
Corridors linking temple buildings
Follow the corridors through connected temple buildings and grounds in sequence. Use the on-site worship route. Not all training areas are freely accessible.
How to get to Eiheiji
Board at Fukui’s east-side stand 1 and get off at Eiheiji. Walk about five minutes to the worship entrance. Daily service does not accept seat reservations; allow waiting time because you cannot board a full bus. Fares revised on 1 October 2026 are 1,000 yen one way for adults and 500 for children.
Before you visit
Indoor stairs and stroller restrictions
There are indoor stairs and strollers cannot be brought inside. Ask the temple about stroller storage, or accessible sections if visiting with someone who has difficulty with stairs.
Questions about Eiheiji
Does Eiheiji admission include zazen?
Zazen has separate conditions and fees from ordinary worship. Check the temple’s programme guidance for applications and eligibility if you want to participate.
Official sources
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- Official temple visiting guidance ·
- Liner timetable and fares ·
- Walking directions to the temple ·
- Official Fukui guide to the Eiheiji worship route ·
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