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Eiheiji

A great Zen temple of moss-covered halls among giant cedars, where monks still train and visitors can join a temple stay.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Eiheiji is being written. It's on the Chubu list as If You're Nearby.

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Takayama

Gifu
About 50 miles away

A preserved merchant town in the Japanese Alps, with morning markets and sake.

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Cities · UNESCO

Kyoto

About 79 miles away

Japan's old capital, with Fushimi Inari's gates, geisha, Kinkaku-ji and quiet gardens.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Nara

About 99 miles away

Tame deer around the world's largest wooden building, with its giant Buddha.

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Chubu

Mount Fuji, the Japanese Alps and old Kanazawa.

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