Eishoji Temple

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This temple has a long history and is said to have been established in 1558 and is also said to be the model for ‘Manpuku-ji Temple” which appears in Shimazaki Toson’s novel “Before the Dawn”. The temple is available as a place to stay, a place to try Buddhist vegetarian food and experience Zazen meditation. The wooden statue of the sitting Amida Nyorai, the wooden standing Sho Kanon statue, and the Shomen Kongo Pagoda in the precincts are designated as Nakatsugawa city cultural property.

Spot details

Address: Gifu Pref. Nakatsugawashi Magome 5358 Map
Area: Tono Area
Phone: 0573692051
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: Precincts freedom
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (becomes outdoors)
Wi-Fi: Available
Vegetarian Menu: Available (please tell at the time of booking)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (It is not barrier-free, so assistance is required)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Grave of Toson’s family

Reviewed : 2019.08.30

This temple is not on the Main Street of Magome, but it is easy to find, since there is an indication. It is a quiet place without being disturbed by tourists. There is a grave of Toson’s family.
Don’t mind the ghosts

Reviewed : 2018.11.14

Japan is always about the people and the interaction with them, regardless of whether you speak Japanese or not. We stayed at Eishoji for a night having walked part of the Nakasendo. We three were...
Beautiful place to stay

Reviewed : 2018.06.15

I can not recommend this place highly enough. We came to Magome to walk the nakasendo, and arrived from Tokyo at 4pm, and were welcomed warmly by the older Japanese couple who run the place. It’s a...