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Eiheiji永平寺
Spend a half‑day at Eiheiji Temple; add a night if you join a meditation program or want quiet lodging.
Eiheiji is a small mountain town in Fukui Prefecture, best known for the historic Eiheiji Zen temple. The temple can be toured in a few hours; a full meditation stay needs two to three days, so most visitors stay one night.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Eiheiji110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eiheiji, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyEiheiji is very safe; respect temple rules and keep to quiet conduct.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
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- AirportKMQ Komatsu Airport.
- Getting aroundcheckTake the Keifuku Eiheiji Liner bus from Fukui Station (≈30 min, ¥750 — check) or JR train to Eiheiji‑Guchi (≈25 min, ¥440) plus a local bus (≈15 min…
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KMQ Komatsu Airport
Weather and climate
Eiheiji: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take the Keifuku Eiheiji Liner bus from Fukui Station (≈30 min, ¥750 — check) or JR train to Eiheiji‑Guchi (≈25 min, ¥440) plus a local bus (≈15 min, ¥410). Walk within town.
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Keifuku Eiheiji Liner bus, about 30 min
Fukui City has a castle, museums and a dinosaur museum; easy return.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus to Fukui, then train to Katsuyama, about 1.5 h
Home to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's largest.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Fukui, then train to Echizen, about 1 h
Known for Echizen washi (paper) and knife-making; half-day trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus to Fukui, then train to Ono, about 1.5 h
Historic castle town with a reconstructed castle keep.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Daihonzan Eiheiji Monastery
Temple lodging; ¥8,000 per night, ¥3,000 if in a meditation program
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Silence is required on temple grounds; photos of priests are prohibited.
- Meditation programs need advance permission (fax) and prior experience; apply at least a month ahead.
- Bus stops have similar names; confirm "Eiheiji" with driver.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Eiheiji永平寺
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fukui Station → Eiheiji (Keifuku bus): about ¥720 (≈ US$5), 30 min (check)
- JR to Eiheiji‑Guchi + bus: about ¥850 (≈ US$6) total, 40 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basu tei wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka)
- 写真を撮ってもいいですか？ — Can I take photos? (shashin o totte mo ii desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eiheiji. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus from Fukui Station to temple (check schedule).
- Temple lodging for meditation stays.
- Add hiking trips to Mount Johoji or Mount Daibutsuji.
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