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Eiheiji Temple's Glorious Main Gate

Eiheiji Guide 11: The gate with 'Four Heavenly Kings'

This photo story is to guide you step-by-step as you explore Eiheiji Temple in Fukui, the Zen temple of 'Eternal Peace'. The eleventh guide focuses on 'Sanmon Gate', the main gate and official entrance of Eiheiji Temple. Rebuilt in 1749, this is the oldest architecture of all 70 buildings on the grounds of Eiheiji, and one of the seven important buildings (Shichido-Garan). This gate is guarded by the formidable-looking statues of 'Four Heavenly Kings (Shitenno)'. Unfortunately, they were covered by wire nets. But those who'd like to take photos of them without obstruction desperately, there is a secret way. Those who are interested, please read the photo captions carefully!

For other photos, please see these other photo stories, a detailed history, this article, and the other entries to this guide, the links below.

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Silent Path to Eiheiji Temple 12

Silent Path to Eiheiji Temple

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Small Shrines at Eiheiji Temple

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Buddha Hall of Eiheiji Temple 15

Buddha Hall of Eiheiji Temple

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Dharma Hall of Eiheiji Temple 9

Dharma Hall of Eiheiji Temple

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Classic Gate of Eiheiji Temple 9

Classic Gate of Eiheiji Temple

Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 10: This guide focuses on the beautiful 'Chujakumon Gate'. Located between Buddha Hall..

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Graceful Pagoda of Eiheiji Temple 9

Graceful Pagoda of Eiheiji Temple

Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 13: Built in 1996, this beautiful two-storied, pagoda can house 1,000,000 sutra written and donated..

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