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KoKeizan Eiho-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple located in Kokeizan-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. The temple's most significant features are its two National Treasure buildings and its exquisite garden, which is a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. The space exudes a sense of profound serenity rooted in Zen philosophy, where historical architecture and lush nature blend seamlessly. The landscape offers deep peace to all who visit. The area is particularly famous as a scenic spot during the autumn season, when the maple trees and large ginkgo trees turn vibrant colors, attracting many visitors.
The history of Eiho-ji stretches back to the Kamakura period. The temple's origins are tied to the high priests Muso Soseki and Gan'o Hongen. Muso Soseki established the Suigetsuba (Kannon-do) in 1314. The site was once a place where Muso and his followers built a hermitage at the invitation of Toki Yoritada. During the Nanboku-cho period, the temple held significant status, with its history linked to the 9th generation of Nanzen-ji temple under the orders of Emperor Go-Daigo. Although it faced a period of decline during the Meiji era, the temple has been meticulously preserved and rebuilt to remain a precious cultural heritage site today.
Eiho-ji boasts structures of immense architectural and artistic value: