Close-up view of 'Seiho Kōmoku-ten', the statue of the King of West (Photo: Takako Sakamoto)

Eiheiji Temple's Glorious Main Gate

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

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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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Takako Sakamoto

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...