Temples and Shrines in Fukui Prefecture, Japan

Eihei-ji

Eiheiji, Fukui

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1 Goshuin

Eiheiji is a major Sōtō Zen training monastery in Fukui Prefecture, founded in 1244 by Dōgen. Set on a cedarcovered mountainside, it is one of Japan’s two head temples of Sōtō Zen and is known for its historic halls, covered walkways, and active monastic...

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Eihei-ji was founded in 1244 by Dōgen, the monk who brought Sōtō Zen from China to Japan.
Take the direct hourly bus from Fukui Station which reaches Eiheiji in 30 minutes for 750 yen, rather than the two-step train and bus combination that costs more and takes longer.
If you want a Zen practice experience, arrange in advance; participation is limited to visitors with prior Zen experience.

5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui 910-1228, Japan

Otaru Tenguyama Jinja

1 Goshuin

A Shinto shrine on Mt. Tengu in Otaru, Hokkaido, near the ropeway summit. It is a small mountaintop shrine linked to Sarutahiko worship and a scenic stop for visitors enjoying panoramic views over Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay.

Why you should go

Locate and rub the nose of the Tengu statue (called 'Hanade Tengu-san') near the shrine, as this is a popular wish-granting ritual specific to this location.
Arrive at the shrine via the ropeway early in the morning or on weekdays to experience the mountaintop shrine in relative solitude, as most visitors come for the daytime views and night scenery rather than the spiritual site itself.
Take photos of the illuminated torii gates and shrine approach at night, as the lighting creates a notably different and more atmospheric scene than daytime visits.

2 Chome Tenguyama, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0012, JapanWebsite +81 134-33-7381

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Asuwa Jinja

Fukui

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3 Goshuin

Asuwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Situated in the Asuwa district, it is one of the notable shrines in the region and is featured prominently in local culture and history alongside Fukui Castle and the Asuwa River.

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Asuwa Jinja sits at the base of Asuwa Mountain, forming a historic triangle with Fukui Castle and the Asuwa River that has anchored the region's cultural identity for centuries.
Asuwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, in the Asuwa district.
Located in what was once Echizen Province, the shrine stands in a city nicknamed 'Phoenix City' for rising from complete destruction twice in three years during the 1940s.

1-8-25 Asuwa, Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, 918-8007, Japan+81

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