Daianzenji

Daian Temple in Fukui City is a national important cultural property with beautiful Echizen red tiles and Katsuyagawa stone that leave a lasting impression. This temple, built during the Edo period, served as the Matsudaira family's eternal Buddhist temple and has a history of about 360 years. Restoration work is currently underway, and after its completion, even more people are expected to visit. Once you step inside, you can feel the atmosphere of the past, with impressive buildings such as the main hall and the priest's quarters.

At Daian Zen Temple in Fukui City, you can choose a program that suits you, such as zazen meditation and shakyo (copying sutras). There is also a pre-explanation so that even beginners can participate with peace of mind. It's a great opportunity for busy modern people to find inner peace. Once you visit, you'll feel the healing power that comes from the silence and solemnity, and you'll want to come back again.

Daianzenji Temple in Fukui City is known for its beautiful flowers that bloom in early summer. Approximately 10,000 irises, over 100 types of roses, and various colorful flowers such as hydrangeas decorate the temple grounds. You'll be soothed by the beautiful scenery that harmonizes with nature. In addition, you can enjoy different plants and trees depending on the season. Daianzenji Temple, which has a history as the home of the Echizen Matsudaira family and is also a historic building, is a charming spot that you won't forget once you visit.

"Senjojiki" at Daian Zenji Temple in Fukui City is a historic site known as the Matsudaira family's eternal Buddhist memorial. The spectacle of 1,360 tombstones made of Kusunoki stone is truly breathtaking. You can enjoy an atmosphere that feels like you've time-traveled back to the Edo period. In addition, you can also enjoy Zen meditation and a beautiful garden stroll to train your mind and body. Why not feel the deep history and romance of this place?

At Daian Zenji Temple in Fukui City, different designs of shrine seals are awarded every month. The stamps, created by eraser stamp artist "YUKI," feature seasonal patterns and Zen phrases as their main theme. There are also days when the head priest writes the seal by hand, making it a wonderful shrine seal that connects everyone with the temple. As it is also the family temple of the Echizen Matsudaira family and a nationally designated important cultural property, obtaining a seal from Daian Zenji Temple will surely become a special memory.