Eihei-ji, Temple of Eternal Peace

　Recently, Eihei-ji Temple has become a popular Zen pilgrimage site for visitors from abroad. While group coach tours are fewer, the number of individuals visiting independently is increasing.

　It is also popular as a sacred site among visitors from France, who have a strong interest in Zen. I was requested to guide them and travelled to Fukui for this purpose.

　It is not uncommon to see monks from overseas practising here, partly because Steve Jobs, drawn to the teachings of Zen Master Dōgen who founded Eihei-ji and practised the most rigorous training, trained here in his youth.

　Although only offered three times daily, visitors can experience approximately 50 minutes of zazen meditation without prior booking.

　While rental car fees, petrol costs, and motorway tolls are additional, we also operate day trips from Kyoto to Eihei-ji Temple. Please enquire if interested.