Eiheiji, Fukui

Eiheiji
永平寺町
Eiheiji Town Hall
Location of Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture
Eiheiji
 
Coordinates: 36°5′32″N 136°17′55″E / 36.09222°N 136.29861°E / 36.09222; 136.29861
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Hokuriku)
PrefectureFukui
DistrictYoshida
Area
 • Total
94.43 km2 (36.46 sq mi)
Population
 (November 1, 2025)
 • Total
17,504
 • Density185.4/km2 (480.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0776-61-1111
AddressMatsuda-kasuga 1-4, Eiheiji-chō, Yoshida-gun, Fukui-ken 910-1192
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerPrunus mume
TreeTung Oil Tree

Eiheiji (永平寺町, Eiheiji-chō) is a town located in Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2025, the town had an estimated population of 17,504 in 6,695 households and the population density of 185 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 94.43 square kilometres (36.46 sq mi). The town is named for the famous temple of Eihei-ji.