Jun 17, 2014 - 1 min read

Beauty of Daian-zenji Temple, Fukui

There is lots to see at this temple!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

The entrance to one of the buildings on the temple grounds

The main gate of Daian-zenji Temple in Fukui city

Green and red leaves in the garden of Daian-zenji Temple, Fukui

Main building of Daian-zenji Temple, and a pretty sand garden

Daian-zenji Temple viewed from the street

The altar inside the main temple building. The main temple building is designated as an important national treasure

Peeping into the pretty garden of Daian-zenji Temple

Belfry and tall cedar trees on the temple grounds. To our disappointment, we are not permitted to strike the bell

One of the gardens on the temple grounds

Gorgeous Nintengai (Buddhist decoration to protect monks' heads)

Wow, this temple is gorgeous! was the first thought that popped into my mind when I saw Daian-zenji Temple the other day. First, there was a lovely short hiking trail going up to the temple from the main gate and I was welcomed by wild hydrangeas in full bloom. Second, the iris garden. Third, the tombs of Fukui's Matsudaira Clan and the local poet Tachibana Akemi, then the temple itself. Inside the temple, there were many impressive statues that made me stop in my tracks, and other things also surprised and delighted me. One thing I regret was that I spent so much time OUTSIDE the temple exploring here and there in the woods and didn't have much time to explore INSIDE. Anyway, here are some photos from both inside and outside the temple, and I hope these photos will somehow induce you to visit, too!