Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple

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Eiheiji Temple is one of the two main temples of the Soto sect in Fukui Prefecture.

Eiheiji is the head temple of the Soto sect and is known as the largest Zen temple in Japan. There are over 70 buildings within the shrine grounds, 19 of which are designated as important cultural properties of the country.

The other Daihonzan is Daihonzan Sojiji Temple in Yokohama City.

Category: 永平｜history｜寺
Adress: 福井県吉田郡永平寺町志比５−１５
Official Website: http://kankou.town.eiheiji.lg.jp/guide/index.php?pathinfo=eiheiji
TEL: 0776-63-3102

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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