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Eiheiji Temple（永平寺）

えいへいじ Eiheiji

Eiheiji Temple（永平寺）

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Dogen's Zen monastery, its seven halls stepped up a slope and linked by covered walks; one ceiling holds 230 painted panels.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Nihonga painting
City / townEiheiji
Area in the prefectureReihoku

FAQ

Where is Eiheiji?
It is in Eiheiji, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Eiheiji?
Dogen's Zen monastery, its seven halls stepped up a slope and linked by covered walks; one ceiling holds 230 painted panels. The focus is architecture, Nihonga.
When was Eiheiji established?
It dates from 1244.

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