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 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.
Hakujyukan

Hakujyukan

3.5 out of 5
6-1 Shihi Eiheiji Fukui Prefecture
The price is £326 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
£326
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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 ...
Hakujyukan
Dormy Inn PREMIUM Fukui Natural Hot Springs

Dormy Inn PREMIUM Fukui Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
Chuo1-18-1, Fukui Fukui
The price is £54 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£54
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Fukui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Kitanosho Castle Park and Sakaenoyashiro Shrine ...
Dormy Inn PREMIUM Fukui Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Fukui Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Fukui Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
3-7-2 Ote Fukui Fukui
The price is £63 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£63
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Fukui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sakaenoyashiro Shrine and Fukui Castle Ruins ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
ベッドの上の、棚の埃がきになりました

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Onyado Nono Fukui Natural Hot Springs
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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)
Beautiful sea front house, Nice outdoor jacuzzi pool. House can fit 5 to 7 people suitable for families. Located along the main road nothing much around so bring more food and drinks along. Self check type.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN
Morris Resort Tohginbow

Morris Resort Tohginbow

4 out of 5
58-31-8 Mikunicho Anto Sakai Fukui
Stay at this villa in Sakai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a garden. Popular attractions Tojinbo Cliffs and Tojinbo Tower are located nearby.
Morris Resort Tohginbow
us / Awara Fukui

us / Awara Fukui

Awara Fukui
Stay at this holiday home in Awara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Awara Hot Spring and Fujino Genkuro Memorial ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
スタッフが丁寧でした！ 綺麗で使いやすかったです！ ありがとうございました！

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

us / Awara Fukui
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Popular places to visit

永平寺勅使門

Eiheiji Temple

5/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

£114
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

£105
per adult
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town
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