Jufuku-ji Temple
寿福寺
Jufukuji Temple: a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple founded by Prince Shotoku, rebuilt over centuries.
What it is
- Rinzai sect Kenchoji school temple.
- Founded by Prince Shotoku in 598.
- Converted from Tendai to Rinzai Buddhism.
- Rebuilt in 1381-1384 by Daian Hokei Zenji.
What to see
- Main hall, rebuilt in 1919.
- Priest's living quarters and Kannon-do, rebuilt in 1966.
- Wooden statue of Kokuichi Zenji, a city cultural property.
- Surrounding forest preserved through a green space agreement.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県川崎市多摩区菅仙谷1丁目14-1 Open in Google Maps
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