Engakuji Temple (Hakata)
Japanese name：
円覚寺
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Main Image Wooden Seated Amida Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsPeacefulnessDepthStillness
DescriptionEngakuji, a Zen temple in historic Hakata, preserves a wooden seated Amida Nyorai dating to the 10th century, during the Heian period. Most of the figure is carved from a single piece of wood and finished with lacquer, gold leaf and pigment. Its downcast eyes, faintly smiling expression, full-bodied form and deeply carved robe folds are distinctive. Founded around 1246, the temple continues traditions of Zen and tea ceremony, while devotion to its Amida Buddha remains central.
Basic Information
Spot ID
9809
Temple / Site
Engakuji Temple (Hakata)
Visiting Area
Main Hall
Visiting Status
Temple grounds open 9:00–17:00 daily; confirm in advance whether the principal image can be viewed inside the hall
Address
福岡県福岡市博多区御供所町13-11
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