The page of "Eiheiji Temple" as "Your Travel Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
Eiheiji Temple is one of most well-known sanctuaries in Japan.
Eiheiji Temple is located in Fukui Prefecture, and was built in 1246 by DOGEN (1200-1253) ,
who was the founder of Japan's "Soto" Sect.
After passing restaurants and souvenir shops in front of Eiheiji Temple,
you will reach to the entrance of Eiheiji Temple. This is the border
between the place for ascetic practice and secular society.
The avenue of Japanese cedar trees continues from the entrance to the "Shichido Garan" buildings,
which means a group of seven buildings to form the heart of an ideal Buddhist temple.
"Sammom" is the oldest remaining building and was built in 1749.
The Four Devas at the "Sammom" was vividly decorated.
As the "Shichido Garan" buildings are located on a steep-side hill, corridors has steep stairs inside.
Finally, you will arrive at the "Hatto" Hall (the lecture hall).
"Hatto" Hall was re-built in 1843. "Hatto" Hall is the largest hall in Eiheiji Temple, with 630 square meters of area. The canopy is decorated with golden. This scenery was very gorgeous and impressive.
On the way back from the "Shichido Garan" buildings, the "Karamon" Gate was seen
among the Japanese cedar trees as shown in the top picture.
You will feel and expose to the dignified and sanctity atmosphere in Eiheiji Temple.
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英語版のサイトに福井県にある永平寺のページをアップデートしました：
永平寺は、道元禅師が1246年に開山した曹洞宗の大本山です。
日本でも数少ない霊場です。
永平寺は、今も修行の場として多くの修行僧が暮らしています。
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