Kōfuku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple, founded in 1357.
• A direct branch temple of Eihei-ji Temple.
• The 24th sacred site of Higo Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Founded by Kikuchi Takezumi, with Daitchi Zenji as founding priest.

What to see

• Ancestral tablets of the Kikuchi clan.
• Ancient documents related to the Kikuchi clan.
• Many temple treasures.
• A temple gate with a Shodai 88 Sacred Sites plaque.
• The main hall, formerly a zazen hall.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.