Heisen-ji Hakusan Shrine

Area

Katsuyama-shi

Category

Shrine / temple

Heisen-ji Hakusan Shrine, located in the northern region of Fukui Prefecture, is surrounded by a mass of greenery. Due to the tremendous amount of moss, the temple is also known as the Moss temple. After opening in 717 by the priest, Taicho, this temple has been used as a base point for Buddhist pilgrimages. It is one of Japan's 3 largest structures. In recent years, remains of stone pavements, stone walls, and prehistoric buildings have been discovered. In 1997, the temple was designated as a National Historic Ruins Area. Take a look at the Kokumei Kyugenjyouin Tea Garden, the hand washing well, and the worship hall. Large amounts of cedar trees and moss surround the area.

Basic Information

Address

56 Kajou, Heisenjichoheisenji, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

Phone

0779-88-1591

Fee

Temple grounds: no fee
Old Gensei-in Tea Garden: visitor fee 50 JPY

Guide

[Japanese]
*No guide available from December to March due to snow fall
(Katsuyama City Tourism Guide Volunteer)

Website

http://heisenji.jp/#1-1

Access

FromEchizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Temple Line Katsuyama Station

Katsuyama Community Bus/ Katsuyama Station-Heisenji Temple Shrine Front bound→ [Heisenji Temple Shrine Front] Bus Stop→ walk (about 2 minutes)