Eiheiji Town, Yoshida County, is home to Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto sect. Eiheiji Town, Yoshida County, is home to the mountains Jobojiyama and Daibutsujiyama, as well as the Eiheiji Dam, which serves as a lake. The town's three main industries are tourism, textiles, and agriculture. Local specialties include Eiheiji soba noodles and garlic. Eiheiji Temple, mentioned at the beginning, is also a famous landmark in the town. Other attractions include the Jobojiyama Youth Travel Village and the Tegurigajoyama Kofun. Town events include the Eiheiji Summer Festival, a floating lantern festival, and the Eiheiji Approach Marathon. The town's designated tree is a deciduous tall tree called the tung tree. The town's flower is the plum.