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A 2-night,3-day trip to
                          Immerse yourself in the deep history of Fukui 
                          through its nature, architecture,
                           and cultures

DAY1 START!

Access to Fukui

JR
Osaka
Station

JR Express About90minutes

JR
Tsuruga
Station

Sinkansen About20minutes

JR
Fukui
Station

ESHIKOTO

A facility that provides information on the food and cultures of the Hokuriku region, including sake. You can enjoy sake and meals while leisurely viewing the scenery that spreads before your eyes: Kuzuryu River, which is what sake brand “Kokuryu” is named after, the mountains of Eiheiji temple, and farmlands.

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16minutes by Car

Eiheiji Temple

One of the two head temples of the Soto Sect of Zen Buddhism along with Sojiji Temple, Eiheiji was established in 1244 as a zazen practice hall by Zen master Dogen.
The vast premises of about 330,000 square meters are dotted with over 70 buildings, including the 7 that make up the Shichidogaran, important halls for the practice of Zen.

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3minutes by Car

Eiheiji Monzen-machi

The charming town located in front of Eiheiji Temple and lined with many restaurants and souvenir shops. Take a leisurely stroll around the quaint streets. Hunt for souvenirs and enjoy food you can only find here.

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2minutes by Car

Hakujukan

An accommodation facility designed to “serve both as a traditional Japanese inn and a temple lodging” that enables you to learn about the essence of Zen through zazen and other experiences. “Zen concierges” trained at Eiheiji Temple provide support and experiences at the Zen hall. Meals are carefully prepared, using up ingredients as much as possible, following “Tenza Kyokun”, the cooking principles developed by Zen Master Dogen.

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