Tomeizan Koufukuji Higashimeizan Kofukuji Temple

Japan's oldest Obaku sect temple

Kofukuji, which stands on Teramachi Street and has an impressive vermilion Sanmon gate, is Japan's first Tang temple and the birthplace of the Japanese Obaku sect. In 1620, a person from the Nanjing region of China built the Ma-do Hall/Buddha Hall based on a perfect circle, so it is also called Nanjing Temple.

During the early Edo period, when Christianity was banned, many people came from China, and they built Toji Temple, which became a family temple, to prove that they were not Christians and to enshrine Mazu, the guardian deity of the sea. did.

In 1632, the second chief priest, Mokusu Nyojo, built the main hall, Daiohoden. It was later destroyed by fire and a storm, and was rebuilt in 2. It is a masterpiece of southern Chinese architecture created by Chinese artisans, and boasts overwhelming beauty, with intricate carvings and arched ceilings. Mokuko Nyojo is also famous for building Megane Bridge.

The third chief priest, Itsunen, was a talented painter who brought Chinese paintings to Japan and influenced later painters. In 3, Itsuren and his friends, who longed for a high priest to come from China, invited Ingen, the founder of the Japanese Obaku sect, to become the fourth chief priest.

Zenji Ingen brought from China things such as green beans, vegetables and fruits, seals, mokkugyo, sencha tea, and fucharyori dishes, which had a great influence on Japanese culture.

There are many cultural properties and monuments within the precincts, such as the Daiyuhoden and Old Tojin Yashiki Gate, which are nationally designated important cultural properties, the Mazu Hall and Bell and Drum Tower, which are designated tangible cultural properties by the prefecture, and the Sankokaishomon Gate and Sanmon Gate.

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Experience the beauty of Japan's oldest obaku architecture

The Daiohoden (main hall) of Kofukuji Temple was built in the 9th year of the Kan'ei era by the second Zen master Mokusu Nyojo, known for building the Megane Bridge, but it was destroyed by a large fire and storm. It has been badly damaged many times, and has been rebuilt each time.
The current building was rebuilt in 16.

The magnificent pure Chinese architecture, built by Chinese craftsmen with materials imported from China, is stunningly beautiful at first glance. Particularly distinctive are the flowers, figures, birds and beasts engraved on the pillars and beams, the ice-split-style round windows, the arched obak ceiling, and the gourd jars on the roof. Please take a look at the details and experience the beauty of Obaku architecture.
Have a drink while looking out at the garden

A relaxing moment overlooking the garden

Matcha served in seasonal bowls and main sweets that change weekly. At Kofukuji Temple, you can enjoy matcha while looking out at a small garden with a pond built in the Edo period called Obaku Pond.
Matcha (with sweets) is 1000 yen.
Various functions and events are held

A year full of events

Concerts and events that take advantage of the main hall and the garden in front of the main hall are also one of Kofukuji's attractions.
Flowers are arranged all over the grounds, concerts of various genres are held, and other events are held throughout the year that spread out the beauty of the space and lingering sound that cannot be found in other halls.
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Not just green beans! What Zenji Ingen conveyed

Ingen Zenji, the founder of Japan's Obaku sect, entered Kofukuji Temple in 3.
At that time, it is a famous story that kidney beans were introduced by Ingen Zenji.
However, that was not all that Zenji Ingen conveyed to Japan!

Sesame tofu, sesame ae, and kenchin soup are now classified as Japanese foods. Fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, pear, lotus root, eggplant, and bean sprouts, as well as seals, mokugyo, and dining tables...
Kofukuji Temple was also the place where Chinese culture was introduced, which was essential in forming Nagasaki's culture.

Basic Information

Address	850-0872 Teramachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 4-32
Phone	095-822-1076
FAX	095-827-2726
Opening hours	7:00～17:00
Days Off	Open all year round
Prices	Adults: 300 yen, junior high and high school students: 200 yen, elementary school students: 100 yen Group discount (30 people or more): Adults 240 yen, Junior and senior high school students 160 yen, Elementary school students 80 yen Free for persons with disabilities and their caregivers upon presentation of disability certificate
Transportation access	From Nagasaki Station, take the tram bound for Hotaru Chaya for about 4 minutes, get off at Shiyakusho, and walk for about 5 minutes.
Parking	Available (free) 3 units
Link URL	http://kofukuji.com/ Instagram Nagasaki web magazine "Nagajin" trip advisor