Eiheiji Temple (Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture)
Eiheiji (Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Eiheiji is one of Japan's leading Zen temples, founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen, the founder of the Soto sect. Located in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, it is one of the main temples of the Soto sect and remains a place where many monks train...