Fukushō-ji
福昌寺
Explore the historic site of a once-grand Zen temple, significant for its scale and imperial connections.
What it is
- A large Sōtō Zen temple, founded in 1394.
- Family temple of the powerful Shimazu clan lords.
- Became an imperial prayer temple in 1546.
- Abolished in 1869 due to anti-Buddhist movement.
What to see
- Site of a temple that housed 1,500 monks.
- Designated national historic site.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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