Zengonzan Koboji Temple
Murasaki Shikibu ーthe author of the Tale of Genji, believed to be one of the oldest novels in the worldー spent about a year and a half in Echizen City. Our temple is located adjacent to the east side of Murasaki Shikibu Park. It is a Shingon Buddhist temple, a rarity in the area.
First, signs featuring five characters associated with the Heian period of 794-1185, when Murasaki Shikibu lived, welcome visitors. Upon entering the temple grounds, you will find the Reijo Waterfall on your left; the area around it is embedded with sand from the 88 Sacred Sites of Shikoku, allowing visitors to perform the “100-step pilgrimage” by walking on the sand.
On the right is a meditation hall enshrining a seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, which was brought from Thailand.
The main hall enshrines the principal image of Kobo Daishi, as well as the secret Buddha of Zenko-ji, Fudo Myo-o, and the Kannon Bodhisattva who saves the souls of unborn children.
Group Worship Services: We offer a fun Dharma talk featuring the Heart Sutra and songs; please contact us for details.
[Goshuin Temple Seal] Handwritten or pre-written
◆Donation: Standard 300 yen, Gold-lettered 500 yen
Monthly Special: 1,000 yen (pre-written only)
◆Location: Temple Office
◆ Hours: 8:40 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0778-22-4664
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県越前市東千福町17-22
- Opening Hours
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Goshuin requests are accepted from 8:30 AM to 4:40 PM
- Closed
- The temple is closed every Monday, except when it falls on New Year’s Day, Obon, or a scheduled prayer day.
- Prices
- Free admission to the temple grounds. Goshuin: 300 yen (standard) / 500 yen (gold lettering; gold lettering available only as a pre-written stamp). Group prayer service: Recitation of the Heart Sutra and a Dharma talk. 500 yen per person.
- Getting There
- Approximately 8 minutes by car from Hapi-Line Fukui Takefu Station; approximately 12 minutes by car from JR Echizen-Takefu Station and the Hokuriku Expressway Takefu Interchange
- Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- Space for two standard-sized cars
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