Ōtani-ji Daichō-in
Founded by the great monk Taichō, this site is said to have flourished greatly from the late Heian period through the Kamakura period. The stone nine-story pagoda, designated a National Important Cultural Property, stands at the foot of the mountain and is said to be the grave of the great monk Taichō.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- Ōtani-ji Daichō-in 0778-34-5045
- Address
- 福井県越前町大谷寺
- Getting There
- From JR Fukui Station, take the Keifuku Bus bound for Shukudo and get off at Kami-Ito. 20-minute walk. 30 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway Sabae Interchange.
