Kippoji Temple

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A temple in Yoshimine, Eiheiji Town, Yoshida County. This is the temple at which Dogen, founder of the Soto Sect, trained before establishing Eiheiji Temple, the main temple of his sect. On the grounds you'll still find the Gokaisan Zazenseki stone upon which he meditated. You can also hike along the Soseki Course, about a 14-kilometer-trail traveled by Dogen that ends at Eiheiji Temple.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Yoshida-gun Eiheijicho Yoshimine 35-13-2 Map
Area: Eihei-ji Temple / Ono / Katsuyama Area
Phone: 0776642536
Hours: 6:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship] Free
[Temple stamp] 500 yen
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Not available
Halal certified: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (outdoors only)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

厳かな雰囲気に包まれる

Reviewed : 2016.09.22

越前竹原駅で下車し、のどかな山間の道路を案内板に従って行くと、吉峰寺に着きます。駅から徒歩だと一時間かかるので、アクセスはタクシーかマイカーがお勧めです。お寺境内まで石畳の参道もあって、とても厳しい上り坂ですが運動不足解消には良いかと思います。巨木に囲まれた境内に、ひっそりとたたずむ本堂があり、とても厳かな雰囲気に包まれていました。吉峰寺には登山コースがあり、本堂の裏より大佛寺山へ通じる登...