The Temple of Eternal Peace, deep in the mountains of Japan. This guide is compiled from the temple's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
Eiheiji, "The Temple of Eternal Peace", is one of the two head temples of Soto Zen, in the mountains near the north-west coast of Japan. Its site describes a temple alive with real Zen monastic practice.
Please check before travelling
The temple's announcements say that, due to monastic circumstances, it cannot offer the Sanzen programme for international visitors from spring through fall, and that it will post an update when it can resume. It also records the passing of its 80th abbot in May 2026. Check its site before planning a visit.
Before you go
- Read Zen temples in Japan, temple stay in Japan and what Zen is.
- See temple etiquette.
- Check status on the temple's own site.
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