Tomeizan Kofukuji Temple

Japanese name： 東明山興福寺

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Main Image Shaka Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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Description

Founded in 1620 by people from the Nanjing region of China, Kofukuji is regarded as Japan's first Chinese temple and the birthplace of the Japanese Obaku Zen school. Its Daiyuhoden houses Shaka Nyorai as the principal Buddha. The present hall was rebuilt by Chinese craftsmen in 1883 and is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Colorful carvings, sweeping rooflines and round lattice windows with an ice-crack pattern preserve the architectural character of southern Chinese temples. The grounds are open to paying visitors from 8:00 to 17:00, offering a place to worship Shaka Nyorai and experience the distinctive interior of a Chinese-founded temple. The statue's own date, sculptor and cultural-property designation have not been confirmed.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10215

Temple / Site Tomeizan Kofukuji Temple

Visiting Area Daiyuhoden (Main Hall)

Visiting Status Normally open to visitors (8:00–17:00, no regular closing days, admission fee; confirm arrangements for worship inside the hall on site)

Address 長崎県長崎市寺町4-32

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