Eiheiji Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Eiheiji Temple. You can get to this beautiful working buddhist temple by bus from most train stations in Fukui. Look for the kanji 永平寺. This temple is constructed of wood and displays beautiful traditional Japanese Buddhist temple architecture styles. Make sure to take your shoes off at the entrance and put on the slippers provided. #temple #Japan #architecture
Eiheiji Temple. You can get to this beautiful working buddhist temple by bus from most train stations in Fukui. Look for the kanji 永平寺. This temple is constructed of wood and displays beautiful traditional Japanese Buddhist temple architecture styles. Make sure to take your shoes off at the entrance and put on the slippers provided. #temple #Japan #architecture
Eiheiji lantern festival at night. This festival happens the third weekend of August every year. #Eiheiji #lantern #福井 #日本 #Fukui #Japan #festival
Eiheiji Temple in Fukui Prefecture is a living working Temple. It trains monks from all over Japan. The grounds there are gorgeous in all season and you can see the monks at work. Don't take pictures of them though its forbidden. The temple doesn't offer tours in English but when you arrive they will have pamphlets for you to read as you walk around in English giving you the history and facts about the temple. They do offer an overnight experience meditation and buddhist life stay but that needs to be booked in advance.

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Hakujyukan

Hakujyukan

3.5 out of 5
6-1 Shihi Eiheiji Fukui Prefecture
The price is AU$514 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$514
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this ryokan in Eiheiji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kara-mon Gate and Echizen Bamboo Doll Village are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Excellent
A wonderful stay. The morning service at the temple was a profound experience. The introduction to zazen was great, though Japanese speakers will get most out of this - ditto the lecture before morning service. The meals were excellent, and everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful. All together, ...

Reviewed on 13 July 2023

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KANSHUKUEN ESHIKOTO

KANSHUKUEN ESHIKOTO

2 out of 5
10 15 1 SHIMOJOHOJI YOSHIDA GUN
Stay at this hotel in Eiheiji. Enjoy a bar/lounge and a restaurant. Popular attractions Echizen Bamboo Doll Village and Kara-mon Gate are located nearby.
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Courtyard By Marriott Fukui

Courtyard By Marriott Fukui

4 out of 5
1-3-5 Chuo Fukui
The price is AU$134 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$134
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Fukui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fukui Castle Ruins and Kitanosho Castle Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
Great view and hotel, very clean and the security was nice.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Fukui
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UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN

UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN

2 out of 5
gamoutyou19-6-1 Fukui hukuiken
Stay at this villa in Fukui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Echizen Daffodil Village Park and Kochomon are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful. Modern, clean, ON the water - just amazing!

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN
Modern private lodgings around Fukui Station A co / Fukui Fukui

Modern private lodgings around Fukui Station A co / Fukui Fukui

Fukui Fukui
Stay at this holiday home in Fukui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nishiyama Koshoji Temple and Sakaenoyashiro Shrine are located ...
Modern private lodgings around Fukui Station A co / Fukui Fukui
One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui

One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui

Echizen Fukui
Stay at this holiday home in Echizen. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm and Kitahama Ship Owner's House Ukon-ke ...
One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui
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永平寺勅使門

Eiheiji Temple

After visiting Eiheiji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Eiheiji. Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area.

Eiheiji Temple

Kara-mon Gate

Find out about the history of Eiheiji when you spend time at Kara-mon Gate. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Kara-mon Gate

Activities

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

AU$223
per adult
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town

From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town

AU$205
per adult
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town
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