Shōfuku-ji Temple
勝福寺
Shofukuji Temple offers a unique blend of Buddhist history and ancient burial mound artifacts.
What it is
- Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple, founded around 807.
- Originally a Shingon sect dojo, converted in 1362.
- Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
What to see
- A bell describing the temple's history.
- Horizontal stone chamber discovered in 1891.
- 40-meter-long keyhole-shaped burial mound from early 6th century.
- Excavated Chinese mirrors, beads, and swords.
- Kofun and artifacts designated cultural properties in 2014.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県川西市火打2-16-5 Open in Google Maps
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