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Shōfuku-ji Temple

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聖福寺

Japan's first Zen temple, Shōfuku-ji offers a tranquil escape and important cultural artifacts.

Shōfuku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Japan's first authentic Zen temple.
  • Founded by Eisai in 1195.
  • A Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school temple.
  • Temple grounds are a National Historic Site.

What to see

  • Main temple buildings, rebuilt in the Edo period.
  • Statues of Shaka, Miroku, and Amida Buddhas.
  • Korean bell, an Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

  • 3-minute walk from Gion Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

812-0037福岡市博多区御供所町6番1号 Open in Google Maps

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