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Free Wi-Fi available at Information app available Tourism Inquiries Eiheiji Town Tourism Guide Eiheiji Monzen Shopping Mall for tourist spots and Planned and Published by and Eiheiji Sando. local information. Eiheiji Town Tourism and Products Association Eiheiji Town Office, Commerce and Tourism Division 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：[email protected]
Created by Nippon Shuppan, Co., Ltd. Revised Sep., 2019 Eiheiji Town Tourism Guide App Store Google Play E-5 Soto School Daihonzan Eiheiji Follow the path taken Karamon Gate just in front of the main gate features detailed, brilliant sculptures. Karamon by Dogen Zenji. Gate is opened when a new Kansyu (the chief The mountain climbing trail from Experience the teachings Nineteen buildings abbot of a temple) assigned, etc. There are 230 ＊ including Buddhist sanctums of colored paintings of traditional flowers and Kippoji Temple to Eiheiji via and lecture halls, birds on the ceiling of the hall, painted by 144 Daibutsujisan Mountain is known as “the mountainous pilgrimage course which stand in famous painters in 1930. You can strike the bell to visit ancestors,” which is the Zen Daihonzan Eiheiji, were of Jakkoen freely. Sanmon Gate, the oldest building of Eiheiji, was designated as a Cultural road where Dogen Zenji walked on of Dogen Zenji. designated as National Property of Fukui Prefecture. many times. You can enjoy mountain Important Cultural Properties. ＊Zenji is the title bestowed on a monk. ■5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji Town 910-1228 climbing while seeing famous sights ■Tel: 0776-63-3102 (main number) 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 where the seated statue of Bosatsu is located.
H-5 Kippoji Temple Eiheiji ■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 two stars in Eiheiji was founded as a monastery of monks by Dogen Zenji “Michelin Green You can try Zazen in 1244. Dogen Zenji was a monk who was awakened to true Guide Japan.” and Shakyo. Buddhism in the Song dynasty of China. Eiheiji consists of around 70 Dendo temples (an ancient Japanese building style) and Rokaku (multistory buildings). Among them, seven Shakyo temples known as“Shichido Garan” are important buildings You can practice Zazen, essential to the practice of Buddhism. Everyday life is also 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 monks’ practice (overnight undergo rigorous training such as Zazen (sitting practice for First, monks of Eiheiji read the sutras. stay). This kind of experience mental concentration) and Gongyo (practice of reading Then, around 10,000 lanterns are floated allows you to learn the heart Buddhist sutras before the Buddha), and working practice on the Kuzuryu River. This is a regular summer festival in the area. Zazen of Zen taught by Dogen Zenji. 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)
2 3 You can enjoy camping. You can enjoy mountain climbing. We have a campsite in Eiheiji You can enjoy rich, splendid nature Learn the history and culture of 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. Eiheiji Town 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 wonderful colorful leaves in the Tenryuji Temple was founded by the 910-1203 ■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 (Administration building) 910-1133 Tel: 0776-61-3921 ■Tel: 0776-61-0471 The clear stream and mountains (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 Visit historically-famous spots. A place full of Eiheiji Town has many historically-famous places. The Matsuoka Mounded Tombs bring ancient times to life. The beautiful water and nature 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 B-3 Historic spot of Matsuoka 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 Ayu fishing in the Kuzuryu River C-3 Matsuoka Mounded Tombs The Kuzuryu River is a major river 116 km in length. The Ayu raised in the river About 50 mounded tombs were constructed are famous for their delicious, firm meat. between the 3rd and 7th centuries. Many Many anglers catch Ayu with a lure large mounded tombs representative of the known as“Tomozuri.” Hokuriku area can be found at the site, which is regarded as the tomb of Great ■The Kuzuryu River Chubu Fishery Cooperative, Chief of the ancient“Koshi Country.” 1-101 Matsuoka-Aoi, Eiheiji Town 910-1132 ■Tel: 0776-61-0246 ■Eiheiji Town Education Board Tel: 0776-61-3219 (Service by phone available) 1-4 Matsuoka-Kasuga, Eiheiji Town 910-1117 Distant view of the Tegurigajoyama Mountain Mounded Tomb ■URL: http://www.kuzuryu-chubu.jp ■Tel: 0776-61-3400 Many excavated articles
4 5 Eiboukan Eiheiji Onsen Zen no Sato B-3 G-4 (A facility that transmits the charm of Zen, Food (Eiheiji Hot Spring, Zen Village) and Sake, and also allows you to enjoy them there.) 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, Eiheiji 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 ■2-16-1 Shimizu, Eiheiji Town 910-1312 ■Tel: 0776-61-0888 ■Tel: 0776-64-3510
Guide ↑Maruoka Castle Kanmuridake Mountain 838m冠岳 Johojisan Mountain To Maruoka IC 1,053m ●Eiheiji buckwheat noodles Johojisan Mountain Map Johojisan Mountain Climbing Trail G-4 Michi-no-Eki Zen-no-Sato Youth Travel Village Shozukoba (Roadside Station, Zen Village) To Yamanaka Onsen (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 Park Historic spot of Matsuoka Domain Shiizakai ●Garlic (Otachi’s Camelia) Matsuoka Eiheiji-guchi Zen-no-Sato Eiheiji Onsen, Kannonmachi Eiboukan Zen no Sato JR Hokuriku Mirai Shimoshii Kuzuryu River (Eiheiji Hot Spring) Main Line Four Seasons Tenryuji Temple, Komyoji Eiheiji Town Office Forest’s Cultural Center Domeki Michi-no-Eki, Zen-no-Sato Basho-zuka Mound 416 (Roadside Station) Matsuoka Echizen Railway → Fukui-Kita IC Mounded Tombs Katsuyama Eiheiji Line Echizen Nonaka Fukui Prefecture Fukui-Kita JCT Eiheiji IC Eiheiji Town Office, Nakajima Riverside Park Dinosaur Museum ●Onions Nihon-Matsuyama Kamishihi Branch Mountain 416 Matsuoka IC 273m Eiheiji Sando IC 416 Joyama Mountain Sanno To Katsuyama 474m Kamishihi Cultural Center Kobunato FukuiGuchi SanSan Hall Echizen 364 Takehara Kogyoji Temple, Kamishihi IC Museum Hana-no-Kura 8 Matsuoka Municipal Sports Park Hota (You me park) Zen no Michi Seasonal (Road of Zen) Kippoji Chubu-Jukan JR Fukui Station Benzaiten Temple Expressway events Echizen Railway Eiheiji Mai-Road Hakuryuo Fukui Station Hokuriku (paved trail once used for Daigongen Kippoji Expressway the old Eiheiji Line) Camp Site 158 6.2km May Eiheiji Flower Festival Yoshinogatake To Katsuyama IC Lines of children in a festival procession To Echizen, Tsuruga To Fukui IC Daihonzan Eiheiji Climbing Trail to celebrate Shakyamuni’s birth, etc.
Jun Daibutsujisan Mountain 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 Nov Johojisan Mountain C-5 D〜3 Eiheiji Mai-Road C-3 Zen-no-Sato Mirai (Zen Village Mirai) (Zaosan Mountain) (paved trail) (Rental villa using an old Japanese house) climbing for viewing E5 autumn leaves Taicho Daishi (a Buddhist A rental villa available for groups to rent per Once used as a railway, which is Easy mountain climbing party saint) opened Yoshinogatake. day. You can relax in this old wooden house now paved. Remains of the railway, In ancient times, Yamabushi while enjoying activities such as Ayu fishing, signs, and the station building can Dec Bells on New Year’s Eve (Buddhist ascetic hermits) harvesting crops, etc. (Prior booking required.) still be seen. The paved trail leads at Eiheiji and illumination practiced in the mountains. It ■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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