Moment of Peace at Eiheiji Temple 2

Immersed in tranquility at 'Temple of eternal peace'!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Cedar tree and Hōon-to (two-storied pagoda) in the forest

Long outside corridor of Butsuden (Buddha Hall) and bronze lanterns

Looking down at one of the courtyards of Eiheiji temple

Temple roof and cedar trees in the backdrop

The color of rusty water basin is the same as that of cedar tree and wooden pillars of a temple building

Found love at the bottom of the long wooden stairs

Tree, bronze lantern and wooden temple building

Bronze lantern standing in the midst of a courtyard surrounded by trees

When you go to Eiheiji temple in Fukui, you'll find beauty at every turn you make. Even before you enter the temple buildings you'll be surrounded by ethereal beauty and spirit of the mountain forest. Although this temple is beautiful all year-round, in winter it's cold and some of the buildings will be covered by blue sheets to protect them from heavy snow, so my recommendation is to visit there in early summer or in autumn. These photos were taken just after rain in late July and everything looked fresh and green. The temple complex is sprawled on the hillside, providing the majestic view from the top. You can find some of the photos of the outside of the temple here, also for detailed information about Eiheiji temple please refer to the complete guide on Japan Travel.