Tenryuji Temple(Soto Zen Buddhisum, Seiryōzan Tenryū-ji)
This temple is a branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect. It was established in 1653 by order of Matsudaira Masakatsu, the first lord of the Echizen Matsuoka domain. Originally built to pray for the repose of the soul of Lord Masakatsu's grandmother (Seiryōin, a concubine of Yūki Hideyasu), it later became Lord Masakatsu's family temple. Additionally, the temple houses the Basho Tomb (a town-designated cultural property), which commemorates Matsuo Basho's visit in 1689, along with a monument inscribed with the haiku Basho composed while in this area.
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0776-61-0471
- Email Adress
- tenryuji@snow.ocn.ne.jp
- Address
- 福井県永平寺町松岡春日1-64
- 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
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 10
- Notes
- Saturday Zen Practice Session 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 7:00 PM Advance registration required Long-term and short-term Zen retreat stays also available upon consultation
