Opened in the year 717 as a base for faith in the sacred mountain Mt. Hakusan. Once upon a time, the surrounding area was one of Japan's most popular religious towns. The quiet and spacious grounds are famous for beautiful moss.

• Approx. 55 min. by Echizen railway (Katsuyama-Eiheiji line) from Fukui Sta. (next to JR Fukui Sta.) to Katsuyama Sta.
  Approx. 17 min. by bus from Katsuyama Sta. to Heisenji-guchi bus stop
• +81-779-88-1591
• Heisenji, Heisenjio-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui
• Always open to the public
• Open 365 days
• Free
• Website