Japan, Fukui Prefecture | Eiheiji Temple

*️⃣Eiheiji Temple is located about 16 km southeast of Fukui Temple in the central part of Fukui Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it is the largest temple in Japan. It is the headquarters of the Soto sect of Buddhism and has 15,000 subordinate temples throughout Japan. It was founded in the 13th century by Zen Master Dogen. The temple covers an area of 330,000 square meters. With the Seven Halls as the center, there are more than 70 halls and halls of various sizes, connected by cloisters. It is an ancient mountain temple surrounded by ancient trees and moss. *️⃣One-day tour: Kanazawa City ➡️ Hokuriku Shinkansen 🚄➡️ Fukui Station ➡️ Bus 🚌➡️ Eiheiji Temple (about 1.5 hours in total) *️⃣Transportation tips: Purchase the Hokuriku Area 4-Day Rail Pass to ride the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa, Toyama, Fukui, and Tsuruga, as well as buses in Kanazawa and Toyama city areas. It is priced at JPY 7,000 and is extremely cost-effective.