[2025 Katsuyama Attraction] Travel Guide for Heisenji Hakusan Shrine (Updated Jul)

This is a historic shrine with the remains of a medieval religious city. The grounds are quiet and have a mysterious atmosphere⛩️ The greenery and moss are so beautiful that it is called Moss Shrine✨ The grounds are quite large, but if you walk around while looking at the scenery, you can walk around it in no time. There are also many historical sites. It seems that the excavation of the remains of this shrine has not yet been completed. If you go to [Hakusan Heisenji History Exploration Mahoroba], which is located very close to this shrine, you can get an introduction to the highlights. It might be more interesting if you do some research before going😊 [Hakusan Heisenji] 📍56 Heisenji, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama-shi, Fukui Prefecture 🚗Free parking available #Domestic travel#Hakusan Heisenji #Hakusan Shrine#Tourism#Shrine#Outing with children#Moss Shrine#Historical site#Remains#Negative ions#Enjoy the scenery#Outing#Relaxation#Hidden spot

#cityplaybook Katsuyama is a quiet city in Fukui Prefecture, perfect for those looking to slow down and enjoy history, nature, and beautiful Japanese culture. Surrounded by mountains and greenery, it’s an ideal escape from the city. 🏯 Katsuyama Castle Museum Although it’s a reconstruction, the museum is packed with samurai artifacts and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area from the top floor. 🌳 Heisenji Hakusan Shrine A moss-covered sanctuary hidden in the forest. Peaceful, spiritual, and absolutely magical—especially when the morning mist lingers among the tall cedars. Why I recommend this area: ・Tranquil atmosphere with rich cultural and spiritual heritage ・Perfect for a quiet, reflective getaway into nature and history 📍Katsuyama, Fukui #Katsuyama #FukuiTravel #Heisenji #CastleViews #HiddenJapan #PeacefulGetaway #CityPlaybook

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Hakusan Shrine is located in Fukui. It is a relatively unpopular tourist attraction, but it has charming natural scenery. The shrine is covered with moss, creating a quiet and mysterious atmosphere. The environment here is suitable for meditation and feeling the tranquility of nature. Walking along the moss-covered paths, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of the place. Come to Hakusan Shrine and enjoy a time in harmony with nature! 🌿✨

#aprilblooms A sacred place opened by Yasusumi in the year of Yorogen (717) as a base for worshipping Mt. Hakusan. During the Sengoku period, at its peak, there were 48 shrines, 36 halls, and 8,000 boin. However, in the year of Tensho 2 (1574), the Ikko Ikki broke out in Echizen, and the entire mountain was burned down. After that, in 1583, Kenkai tried to rebuild it, but it was much smaller than the scale of its heyday. In the Meiji period, Heisen-ji Temple abolished the temple name according to the Shinto-Buddha Separation Order, and the temple-related buildings were demolished and became Hakusan Shrine. When a full-scale excavation began in the first year of Heisei, numerous cobblestones, stone walls, and boin ruins were discovered, and the full picture of the religious city, which was said to be the largest in Japan at that time, was gradually revealed. It has been found that it was once more than ten times the size of the current precincts, and excavations are still underway.

The detailed guide to traveling in Fukui, Japan is as follows: 1. [Joyful][Joyful][Joyful][Joyful] Itinerary Planning [Joyful] Fukui Prefecture is located in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan, close to the Sea of ​​Japan. You can arrange a 3-5 day itinerary for an in-depth tour. It is recommended to depart from Tokyo or Osaka and take the Shinkansen or plane. 2. [Joyful] [Joyful] [Joyful] [Joyful] Recommended attractions 1. [Joyful] Three-sided Five Lakes: It consists of five lakes in three directions, including freshwater lakes, carbonic acid lakes and saltwater lakes. You can enjoy the beauty of the lakes and experience different lake styles. You can also take a cable car tour for 1,000 yen. 2. [Joyful] Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum: One of the three largest dinosaur museums in the world, the museum houses more than 30 dinosaur skeleton fossils, 10 of which are real dinosaur fossil specimens. Visitors can experience the ancient dinosaur era firsthand through modern imaging methods. 3. [Joyful] Echizen Great Buddha: Japan's largest indoor seated Buddha statue. The temple covers an area of ​​about 22 hectares and has a majestic five-story pagoda, Great Buddha Hall, gardens and other facilities. 4. [Joyful] Hakusan Shrine at Hiraizumi-ji Temple: This ancient sacred place is not only the core of Hakusan faith, but also a well-known power spot. 5. [Joyful] Tojinbo: One of the three largest columnar rocks in the world, the magnificent natural scenery is breathtaking. 3. [Joyful][Joyful][Joyful][Joyful] Food Recommendations 1. [Joyful] Echizen crab: a specialty of Fukui Prefecture, with firm meat, high sweetness, and rich crab roe flavor. 2. [Joyful] Echizen Soba: With rich grated radish, shredded bonito flakes, and chopped green onions, it is refreshing and delicious. 3. [Joyful] Deep-fried tofu: An indispensable ingredient in every household in Fukui Prefecture. The common method is to stew large square pieces of thick deep-fried tofu in a Japanese sweet sauce. 4. [Joyful] [Joyful] [Joyful] [Joyful] Accommodation Recommendations [Joyful] You can choose to stay in hotels or B&Bs in Fukui City, such as Toyoko Inn-Fukui Station, Riverside Akebono Hotel, etc., which are moderately priced and conveniently located. If you want to experience the local hot spring culture, you can choose a hot spring hotel in places such as Awara Onsen. V. [Joyful][Joyful][Joyful][Joyful] Notes 1. [Joyful] abides by local laws, regulations and customs. 2. [Joyful] Pay attention to protecting the environment and don’t litter. 3. [Joyful] Keep quiet and don’t make loud noises when visiting tourist attractions. 4. [Joyful] Pay attention to the safety of personal belongings, especially in crowded places. The above is a detailed guide for traveling in Fukui, Japan. I hope it will be helpful for your trip. Have a nice trip!

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Fukui𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Gourmet Summary I enjoyed a cute cafe and the unique gourmet food of Fukui🍽️ 📌 Kurukuru Sushi Hogaraka-tei ⏰/11:00 - 22:15 💤/Wednesday 🚗/1009-1, Seiwa 1-chome, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture 📌 Lens Park ⏰/10:00 - 18:30 💤/Tuesday 🚗/1-3-31, Maruyama-cho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture 📌 Shunsai Shubo Zenya ⏰/ [Tue-Thur, Holidays] 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) [Fri, Sat, Day before Holidays] 17:00-23:30 (L.O. 23:00) 💤/Mondays *If Monday is a holiday, closed on Tuesday 🚗/2-3-7 Asahimachi, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture 📌ROKUSAI ⏰/Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00 [L.O. Food 16:30) 💤/Mon, Tue, Wed 🚗 56-32 Heisenji, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture 📌Old House Restaurant Chaya Ogamachi ⏰/11:00 - 21:00 (L.O. 20:30) 💤/Monday 🚗/6-29 Meirin-cho, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture 📌 POSSE COFFEE ⏰/09:00 - 20:00 💤/Wednesday 🚗/2-18-20 Mikunicho Sports Park, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture The first photo is Heisenji Hakusan Shrine #tripdomestictravel #fukui #fukuitrip #fukuitourism

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, is said to have been a major medieval city with approximately 6,000 monks and 8,000 warrior monks within its 1km square grounds, which served as the base of the Hakusan faith on the Echizen side of the country. By the way, it was known as Hakusan Heisenji even before the Meiji era's Shinbutsu Bunri-rei (law to separate Shinto and Buddhism), and it still has a second name today. Its past glory as a major medieval city is now a shadow of its former self, and it has been caught up in the conflicts of the Sengoku period, has declined, and is being forgotten from people's memories. Walking around the grounds, I found a quiet shrine covered in moss, full of nostalgia, where the phrase "the remains of the soldiers' dreams" fits perfectly. There are also medieval ruins, giant trees full of vitality, and a mysterious pond in the surrounding area, so I recommend it. #tripdomestictravel #FukuiPrefecture #breathtakingviews #mossspots #shrinesandtemples

In addition to being famous as a sacred place for Hakusan faith, it is also characterized by beautiful scenery that rivals that of Kyoto's Moss Temple, and is a place where you can see mystical scenery that seems like a fantasy world.Today, we will introduce 👇 "Heisenji Hakusan Shrine"In this post, we will introduce the following two points1. Details of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine2. Nearby tourist spots [Details of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine]This is a place with a history of about 1,300 years, founded in 717, and straddling Ishikawa, Fukui, and Gifu prefectures. It is a sacred place for "Hakusan faith," which worships the sacred mountain Hakusan. During its heyday in the latter half of the Muromachi period, it flourished as a huge base for Hakusan faith, with 48 shrines, 36 halls, 6,000 temples, and 8,000 warrior monks. 🐉 However, during the Sengoku period, all of the buildings within the temple grounds were destroyed by the Ikko Ikki uprising. 😣 The grounds are quite spacious, but recent excavations have revealed that the former Heisenji Hakusan Shrine was approximately 10 times its current size! ️The grounds of this temple are covered with beautiful moss from the rainy season through to summer, and the scenery is so famous that it rivals that of Kyoto's Moss Temple, Saihoji Temple✨✨The approach to the temple is also very famous and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan." The stone pavement leading to the temple is said to have been made about 1,000 years ago by monks carrying river stones from the Kuzuryu River👀On both sides, there are trees over 1,000 years old, creating a solemn atmosphere😶🌫️As expected, with its long history, it appears in the "Tale of the Heike" in Kiso Yoshinaka's "Battle of Fire and Stove," and in the "Yoshitsune Chronicle," there is a story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune stopping by, saying, "I want to go to the famous Heisen-ji Temple." 📕If you go after learning about this history, you might see it differently😊There is no admission fee, and there is a parking lot, so please rest assured.As for the location and access, please see the end.【About nearby tourist spots】① Seidaiji Echizen DaibutsuThis place is not well known yet, but it is a place with two of the largest Buddha statues in Japan, and yet, unlike Hakusan Shrine, it is a temple with a very short history.However, please do not underestimate it⚠️The scale of the place is amazing in every wayI introduced it in the previous post, so I hope you will check it out💡・Time required from Hakusan Shrine to Seidaiji🚙About 10 minutes by car② Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur MuseumThis is the most famous museum in the country!I think it's a place that boys long for.It's an exciting place from start to finish!・Admission feeAdults 730 yenHigh school and university students 420 yenElementary and junior high school students 260 yen⚠️One point to note⚠️Reservations are required in advance, so please make a reservation when you go! You can make a reservation on the website. Travel time from Hakusan Shrine to the Dinosaur Museum: 15 minutes by car. If you plan to visit both of the above spots, we recommend that you make the following preparations! ️Dinosaur Museum → Seidaiji Temple → Hakusan Shrine That's it, how about that?✨I hope this will be helpful for sightseeing in Fukui😁---Location📍Heisenji, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui PrefectureAccess🚙●Public transportationFrom Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station, take the Heisenji Line bus for 13 minutes and get off in front of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine【Holidays only】Take the Dynagon Tourist Bus (heading towards Heisenji *suspended from December to mid-March) at Katsuyama Station (about 13 minutes) and get off in front of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine●Car15 minutes by car from Katsuyama IC on the Chubu Longitudinal Expressway------ #Sakura2024 #BreathtakingviewsofJapan #Domestictravel #Fukuitourism