Daitoin Temple
Shizuoka Prefecture Suruga Area
Daitoin temple is an old temple of Soto sect and was founded by a Zen priest named Tekison Jochu, the 8th high priest of Eihei-ji temple, in 1411. As the head temple of Five regent houses, it has about 3,400 branches all over Japan. The temple buildings stand in the quiet stillness surrounded by deep forest. There is a cemetery of Mori no Ishimatsu in front of the gate which is a popular visiting spot for gamblers.
Address
249 Tachibana, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun
Access (nearest railway station)
About 25 minutes by car northward from Fukuroi IC on Tomeoi Expressway
Hours
9：00～16：30
Entry fee
Viewing free/ For groups, 200 yen per person apply, as a lecture fee （Reservation necessary）
Parking
Parking for 50 passenger cars （free of charge）
Inquiries
Daitoin Temple 0538-85-2009