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Eihei-ji Temple

永平寺

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Dogen founded Eiheiji in 1244 with land and support from his lay follower Hatano Yoshishige.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Buddha Hall
Central hall enshrining Shakyamuni, Amitabha and Maitreya.
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Dharma Hall
Hall for morning services, Buddhist teaching and major ceremonies.
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Main Gate
Principal gate forming part of the connected seven-hall monastery.
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Monks’ Hall
Monastic hall within the seven-hall complex devoted to Zen practice.
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Great Kitchen
Kitchen and administrative building of the seven-hall monastery.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Visitors must remain out of gardens and may not photograph priests or monks.

The spring 2026 announcement suspends the international Sanzen program through autumn pending a reopening update.

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