Eihei-ji

Eihei-ji is one of the two head temples of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, founded in 1244 by Dogen Zenji. Nestled deep in a cedar forest in Fukui Prefecture, this active training monastery is home to hundreds of monks practicing strict Zen discipline. Visitors can experience the serene mountain atmosphere and witness the daily rituals of one of Japan's most revered monastic centers.