Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan

🪷A Night Spent Dwelling in Zen

Fukui · Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan

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Between Ryokan and Temple Lodging — A Home Close to Zen

• 🏯Built from 'Eiheiji cedar' felled within the grounds of the head temple Eiheiji
• 🧘Conceived as something 'between a ryokan and temple lodging,' offering zazen and other Zen experiences
• 🌿An 18-room inn where the solemnity of a temple meets the comfort of a ryokan

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Rooms Overlooking the Eiheiji River and Pilgrimage Path

• 🛏All 18 rooms blend Japanese and Western style, with large windows overlooking the Eiheiji River and restored pilgrimage path
• 📐About 40㎡, with two twin beds and two futons, sleeping up to four
• 🎨Furnished with local craftsmanship — Echizen-yaki sinks and teacups, Echizen washi paper accents

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The Grand Bath 'Kosuikai'

• ♨️An indoor bath flows into an open-air bath where you can hear Eiheiji's temple bell
• 🌲A serene, deep tub looking out through floor-to-ceiling glass onto a bamboo garden
• 🕗Open 3:00–11:00 pm and 5:00–9:00 am (separate baths for men and women)

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Purifying the Body in 'Koyu' Fragrant Water

• 🪵A temple bathing ritual — soaking in fragrant water steeped with aromatic wood
• 🌸Blended with over ten herbs — sweet flag root, dried citrus peel, sandalwood, cinnamon, borneol, and more — using the same recipe as Eiheiji Temple
• 🛁A fragrant bath experience found nowhere else, offered daily in the indoor grand bath

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Shojin Cuisine Supervised by Eiheiji Temple

• 🍲Shojin cuisine that wastes nothing, following the teachings of Zen master Dogen
• 🥢Signature dishes include sesame tofu and the local specialty 'aimaze,' developed under former head cook Miyoshi Roshi's guidance
• 🍶Beyond shojin cuisine, a Japanese course with meat and fish, plus fine Echizen sake, is also available

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The Zazen Hall 'Kaiya-no-ma' for Clearing the Mind

• 🧘Settle your mind on a zafu cushion in this tatami-lined meditation space
• 📿A free zazen session at the head temple Eiheiji is available before dinner (arrive by 3pm)
• ✍️Sutra copying (880 yen for paper) and other Zen programs to enjoy during your stay

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Facilities Infused with the Spirit of Zen

• 🔔A dragon-headed fish drum called 'gyoko,' donated by Eiheiji Temple, greets guests at the entrance
• 🖼The corridor gallery 'Zen no Michi' displays stories of Zen master Dogen alongside seasonal Zen paintings and ink art
• 🛍The Zen shop stocks sesame tofu supplied to Eiheiji Temple and Wakasa lacquered chopsticks, a Fukui specialty

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A Zen Garden of Moss and White Sand

• 🪨A picturesque moss garden, 'Zen no Niwa,' viewed from Kaiya-no-ma
• 🌬Set in a mountain hamlet, wrapped in the sound of a small stream and the scent of green
• 🚆About 30 minutes from Fukui Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Eiheiji, then a 3-minute walk to the head temple

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The Grand Bath 'Kosuikai'

• ♨️An indoor bath flows into an open-air bath where you can hear Eiheiji's temple bell
• 🌲A serene, deep tub looking out through floor-to-ceiling glass onto a bamboo garden
• 🕗Open 3:00–11:00 pm and 5:00–9:00 am (separate baths for men and women)

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Purifying the Body in 'Koyu' Fragrant Water

• 🪵A temple bathing ritual — soaking in fragrant water steeped with aromatic wood
• 🌸Blended with over ten herbs — sweet flag root, dried citrus peel, sandalwood, cinnamon, borneol, and more — using the same recipe as Eiheiji Temple
• 🛁A fragrant bath experience found nowhere else, offered daily in the indoor grand bath

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A place to settle body and mind with zazen meditation and authentic shojin cuisine, all within the comfort of a modern inn. Let your heart rest quietly in the world of Zen at Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 14:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 19:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan located?

It is in Echizen · Fukui Yoshida-gun. Address: 6-1 Shihi, Eiheijicho.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩639,075 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.