Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

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Known as the "Moss Temple," this ancient shrine is covered in a lush, emerald carpet of moss. The tall cedar trees and quiet atmosphere create a mystical, Zen-like space. Once a massive religious city, it now offers a profound spiritual escape and a connection to ancient Japanese nature worship.

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Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

Address
56-63 Heisenji, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama-shi, Fukui
Website
https://heisenji.jp/
Operator
Heisenji Hakusan Jinja Shrine

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