A magnificent facade indeed, but no Buddhist values
The temple grounds are surrounded by lush nature and beautiful scenery. If you just visit them for sightseeing, the place is pretty impressive. However, staying there over night, or getting in touch with their philosophy gives you a different picture altogether.
The entire set up targets at training monks over a period of 2 years, so they can take over a temple of their own afterwards. Such monks usually get married, have kids, drive an expensive car, drink alcohol and enjoy having meat. At EiheiJi I learned that nobody really cares about the society.
Zen temples in Japan usually take care of a graveyard, which is annexed. A ceremony incl. grave costs between US$ 30.000 and 80.000 - so the monks have plenty of income to live on.
One might argue, that my comment has nothing to do with EiheiJi as a tourist destination, but this place is the HEAD QUARTER of the entire Soto Sect Buddhism, worldwide! To be honest, I was shocked by their attitude.