Eiheiji Temple
Eiheiji Temple, located in Fukui-ken, was founded over 800 years ago, although the temple was rebuilt a number of times over the years. It is still an active temple today training monks in its teachings. It is possible for anyone to stay at the temple overnight and join in the routine and lessons of the monks.
The main entrance to Eiheiji Temple
Walking up the main entrance taking in the peaceful greenery, you get the sense that this is a special place
Buildings appear through the lush green foliage
Nice combination of stonework with natures colors around
Map of the temple grounds
A little bit of Autum color
The temple is built on the hillside so there are stairs and gardens everywhere. It makes for a very nice setting
Interesting shaped structure
This room was huge. I think it was 400 tatatmi mats in size
Walking through corridors
The ceiling of this room was very detailed
Looking back down one of the stairways within the temple
The buildings are connected with stair corridors allowing you to walk around the entire complex undercover
Its a long walk up here
Not sure what this object was representing
The scenery outside of the windows is quite serene
Magnificent workmanship
Time for some quiet reflection
The buildings blend into their surrounds nicely
Gardens and buildings both well maintained
The wood on the floor was very smooth under foot. You walk around of course with no shoes here
One of the temple buildings
Temple grounds
No shortage of stairs to exercise on
Lots of history here
Back on the stairs
Looking towards the main temple building up the hill
Some guards watching over the grounds
The covered structure on the left is one of the inner staircases. Going up the stairs reminded of a scene from an anime
So much greenery on the grounds
Gentle stream running down past the temple
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Truly amazing. It’s like the home of the gods.
Someday I am gonna visit that temple. Its just so beautiful!
Truly incredible photos. Reminds me so much of the temples I visited in Kyoto. Thanks for sharing.
No problems. Temples are always a good visit
These pictures are amazing. Absolutely love them. Especially #4. It looks as if the statue is floating above the moss. That’s put a smile on my face. Cheers.
Thank you. Much appreciated. I enjoyed visiting this area.