The walkway leading to the entrance gate of Eiheiji temple is along the Eiheiji river. As you walk to the temple you'll find some pretty shrines alongside it (Photo: Takako Sakamoto)

Small Shrines at Eiheiji Temple

Eiheiji Guide 02: Cute shrines along the Eiheiji River

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This photo story is to guide you step-by-step as you explore Eiheiji Temple in Fukui, the Zen temple of 'Eternal Peace'. The second leg of the guide focuses on the small shrines along the walkway leading to the entrance gate. The Eiheiji River, looking more like a stream than a river, runs alongside the approach to the temple. On the riverbank, these small yet pretty shrines have been standing like sentinels of Eiheiji Temple for centuries, adding further serenity to the entire grounds.

For other photos, please see these other photo stories, a detailed history, this article, and the other entries to this guide, the links below.

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Takako Sakamoto

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...