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Eiheiji
Eiheiji · Eiheiji Temple · 永平寺
Explore temple buildings and grounds linked by Eiheiji’s corridors. Follow the visitor route between buildings.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
General admission costs JPY 700 for adults and JPY 300 for primary and junior high school students; preschool children enter free. Disability-handbook holders pay JPY 300 on presenting the handbook. Zen meditation and overnight experiences have separate conditions and fees.
Opening hours and closed days
Visiting hours are 08:30–16:30, with guidance to arrive by 16:00. The guide lists year-round opening without regular closures, but hours may change by season. Check official visit-date guidance for event restrictions too.
What can I see at Eiheiji?
Corridors linking the buildings
Follow corridors to visit connected buildings and grounds in sequence, using the marked visitor route. This does not allow free access to all monastic practice areas.
How to get to Eiheiji
Take the Liner from Fukui Station east-side stand 1 to Eiheiji, then walk about five minutes to the visitor entrance. It runs daily without seat reservations; full buses cannot accept more passengers, so allow waiting time. Fares revised on 1 October 2026 are JPY 1,000 adult/JPY 500 child one way.
Before you visit
Indoor stairs and pushchair restrictions
There are indoor stairs; pushchairs cannot be brought inside. Ask about storage if bringing one and accessible walking sections if visiting with anyone unable to use stairs.
Questions about Eiheiji
Does Eiheiji admission include Zen meditation?
Zen meditation has separate conditions and fees. Check the temple’s application procedure and participation conditions for the programme you want.
Sources and dates checked
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- Official temple visitor guide ·
- Liner timetable and fares ·
- Walking access to the temple ·
- Official Fukui guide to Eiheiji’s visitor route ·
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