Silent Path to Eiheiji Temple

Eiheiji Guide 01: Tranquil walk to the first gate

Takako Sakamoto Jul 27, 2014 - 1 min read

Statue of Goddess of Mercy sits in a boat in a small pond in front of the entrance gate

Stone signage of Eiheiji temple, the temple of 'Eternal Peace'

Looking up at one of the temple buildings through tall trees

This is the first gate of Eiheiji Temple when you arrive

Looking back at the long walkway leading to the temple

Along the walkway, you'll find some beautiful statues in the woods

Another statue of the Goddess of Mercy along the walkway

As soon as you step inside the temple grounds the spirit of Zen can be felt

Lotus flower was about to bloom along the walkway

A statue of a frog looking up at the statue of Goddess of Mercy in a pond

Red leaves in summer...this place must be beautiful in autumn

This photo story is to guide you step-by-step as you explore Eiheiji Temple in Fukui, the Zen temple of 'Eternal Peace'. The first leg starts at the first gate of the temple's entrance, and the long approach in-between. Once you step through the first gate, you'll be surrounded by the spirit of a silent forest. You breath in the fresh air of green woods, look around, and find beauty everywhere. There are lovely statues to appreciate, flowers to smell, tall, ancient cedar trees to look up in awe.

For other photos, please see these other photo stories, a detailed history, this article, and the other entries to this guide, the links below.

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Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...