This is an inn located at the foot of the mountain where the ruins of Iwamura Castle, selected as one of Japan's 100 famous castles and one of the three great mountain castles, are situated. The exterior reflects the atmosphere of a Ninomaru (second bailey).The high atrium lobby designed in the style of gassho-zukuri (traditional Japanese architecture), along with the dining hall's large space featuring thick beams, creates a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the Showa era.
The Eiheiji Zen Inn Hakujukan utilizes 'Eiheiji Cedar' sourced from the grounds of the 'Eiheiji Temple,' featuring 18 Japanese-Western style rooms, separate large communal baths for men and women, and a restaurant offering Shojin Ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) supervised by the temple. Positioned as 'a facility between a traditional inn and a temple lodging,' it is an accommodation where guests can experience the spirit of Zen through activities such as zazen meditation.