Eihei-ji Temple and Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins: Exploring Zen and the Sengoku Period
Walk through the serene corridors of Eihei-ji Temple (永平寺), the head temple of the Soto Zen sect, and in the afternoon venture to Ichijodani, where the Sengoku daimyo Asakura clan once flourished. After learning the history at the museum, stroll through the Restored Town Street and experience the sensation of stepping back into a Sengoku castle town. Conclude your journey at Ichijodani Falls (一乗滝), associated with the legendary swordsman Sasaki Kojirou, for a refreshing moment. This full-day course, packed with Zen tranquility and Sengoku historical sites, is an irresistible experience for history enthusiasts.
Schedule
Walk through the corridors connecting the seven main halls and appreciate the ceiling paintings in Kasaramatsuseki Hall
Preview the castle town's overall layout with full-scale Asakura Mansion reproduction and massive diorama; also enjoy lunch at the museum café
Stroll through the samurai residences and townhouses of the Sengoku castle town; also visit the Asakura Mansion ruins and the Karaemon Gate
Conclude refreshingly at Ichijodani Falls, where swordsman Sasaki Kojirou is said to have developed the Tsubame Gaeshi
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