Toumeizankou Fukuji [Barrier-free] Higashimeizan Kofukuji Temple

Kofukuji Temple was founded in 6 and is the first Tang temple of the Obaku Zen sect in Japan. It is affectionately known as ``Aka-dera'' because of its vermilion-painted building. Famous monks such as the second generation Mokuzi Nyojo, who built the Megane Bridge, the third generation Itran, who is said to be the founder of Nanga, and the Ming Dynasty high priest Ingen Zenji, were the chief priests. Ingen, in particular, introduced ingredients such as kidney beans, bean sprouts, watermelon, eggplant, and lotus root, cooking methods such as sesame tofu, sesame ae, and kenchin soup, as well as dining tables, Mincho typeface letters, seals, sencha tea, seal engraving, and inlays, etc. It had a huge impact on culture. The main hall, main gate, and other buildings are national, prefectural, and city cultural properties, and there are many things to see. Chairs are placed throughout the spacious grounds, allowing you to enjoy the extraordinary space to your heart's content. *There are stairs and steps in various locations. If you need assistance, please ask the gatekeeper.

Area: Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)

Please let us know if you need assistance.

There are stairs from the parking lot in front of the Sanmon gate, which is a prefectural tangible cultural property.
If you require assistance, such as if you are in a wheelchair, please speak to the gatekeeper at the toll booth.
Fish plate reputed to be the most beautiful in Japan

The huge fish drum that hangs at the entrance to the kura is a wooden carving of a fish that announced to the monks that it was time to eat. It is rare to see a pair of male and female bridges, and the shape is said to be the most beautiful in Japan.

Matcha tea and events while admiring the garden are also attractive.

For 1,000 yen, you can enjoy matcha and weekly sweets (omogashi) while looking out at the small garden with a pond built in the Edo period called Obaku Pond.
In addition, seasonal flowers are arranged throughout the temple grounds, and one of Kofukuji's attractions is the variety of concerts and events that take advantage of the main hall and the garden in front of the main hall. (Please see the homepage.)

Address	850-0872 Teramachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 4-32
Telephone number	095-822-1076
FAX	095-827-272
Email address	kofukuji@bg.mbn.or.jp
Watching time	8:00～17:00
Days Off	Open all year round
Admission fee	Adults: 500 yen Junior high/high school students: 200 yen Elementary school students: 100 yen Discount for people with disabilities: Free for the person and one caregiver
Directions and Access	Tram: Take the train bound for Hotaru Chaya, get off at Civic Center, then walk for about 8 minutes.
Remarks	*Updated in May 7
Link URL	http://kofukuji.com