"Basho's Tomb" Tenryuji Temple Grounds
"Writing things down, Opening the fan, What lingering echoes!" This is a gift verse composed by Matsuo Bashō during his journey along the Narrow Road to the Deep North, when he stopped at Tenryū-ji Temple. The Bashō Tomb was erected in 1844 by fellow enthusiasts.
- Area
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0776-61-0471
- Email Address
- tenryuji@snow.ocn.ne.jp
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県永平寺町松岡春日
- Prices
- Free
- Getting There
- Get off at Matsuoka Station on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line, then walk 10 minutes. Or drive 5 minutes from the Fukui-Kita Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
- Car Park
- No
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 10
