The grounds are covered with 220 types of moss, creating a majestic and beautiful landscape

[Heisenji Hakusan Shrine] 📍Address: 56-63 Heisenji, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop: Heisenji Shrine Front / Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Bus stop: Heisenji Kannon-do Front / Approximately 12 minutes on foot from Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Bus stop: Heisenji Elementary School Front / Approximately 23 minutes on foot from Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Saved to have been founded by Master Taicho, this is the Echizen Province base of Hakusan worship. The most attractive feature of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine is the moss that covers the grounds. The moss spreads like a carpet. The moss is primarily cypress moss, and there are over 220 species growing here, including the surrounding area. This expanse of moss is said to be one of the largest in Japan among temples and shrines. #Fukui #Moss #Mysterious #HakusanShrineHeisenji #0YenTravel2025Autumn