Eiheiji Temple - Shinzennoyado Hakujukan

As I did last year, I visited again this time with my mother. From the warm welcome at reception to the cleanliness of the Room and the delicious meals, everything met our expectations.On the day we stayed, we spent a relaxing time at Eiheiji Temple, and the next day we planned to stroll around the town of Echizen-Ono. When we mentioned this to the staff member who served our dinner, she recommended Roadside Station “Arashima no Sato.” She told us, “The maitake mushroom bento here is outstanding,” so we bought one right away the next day and drove to “Cat Island (Yamabushi Rock),” which was featured in a sightseeing brochure for Ono, and enjoyed lunch while taking in the view. The bento was truly delicious, and the scenery at Cat Island was fascinating as well—we had a wonderful time. Thank you very much!

Both zazen at Eiheiji and the morning service were truly invaluable experiences. The shojin-ryori was even more delicious than I expected, and it sparked an even deeper interest in Zen—I’ve been recommending it to lots of people since I got back. The staff were all kind, and they can also assist in English. I think it offers excellent value for money. I had seen a Review saying the building and the Room were cold, so I was a little worried January would be even colder, but that wasn’t the case at all—I stayed very comfortably. The morning service at Eiheiji was cold (I recommend dressing warmly), but it helped me understand the rigor of the training even more. Eiheiji covered in snow was beautiful and had a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you very much.