Fukusai-ji, Nagasaki

Name: Fukusai-ji
Address: 2-56 Chikugo-machi, Nagasaki, Japan

#21 among attractions in Nagasaki

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Fukusai-ji is an Ōbaku Zen temple in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Bunshizan. Founded in 1628 and later destroyed in 1945, Fukusai-ji has since been reconstructed in the shape of a turtle with an 18-metre high aluminium alloy statue of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion. The interior is famous for the 25-metre Foucault Pendulum which swings over the remains of 16,500 Japanese killed during World War II. ()

Local name: 福済寺 Completed: 1628 (396 years ago)Coordinates: 32°45'12"N, 129°52'30"E

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2-56 Chikugo-machiNagasaki Japan

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Fukusai-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prefectural Art Museum, Dejima, Suwa Shrine, Sōfuku-ji.

0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum
Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki
22 min walk • The Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum, a beacon of culture nestled in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, is an institution dedicated to the arts and a hub for creative expression. This contemporary museum, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, is situated near...
0.7 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dejima, Nagasaki
18 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Dejima stands as a unique testament to Japan's period of seclusion and its selective engagement with the outside world. This fan-shaped artificial island, now a compelling museum, was originally constructed in 1636 as a single...
0.5 miE
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
12 min walk • Suwa Shrine, nestled in the heart of Nagasaki, Japan, is a revered Shinto sanctuary that stands as a testament to the city's spiritual heritage. This sacred site, imbued with tranquility and tradition, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life and a glimpse...
0.9 miSE
Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
24 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Japan, Sōfuku-ji is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that characterizes the region. This historic temple, an exemplar of Ming Dynasty architecture, was founded in 1629 by a Chinese monk as a place of worship for...
1 miE
Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
Siebold Memorial Museum, Nagasaki
26 min walk • Siebold Memorial Museum was opened in Nagasaki city in 1989 in honour of Philipp Franz von Siebold's great contributions to the development of modern science in Japan.
1.2 miS
Confucian shrine with Chinese artifacts
Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki
32 min walk • Kōshi-byō is a Confucian temple in Nagasaki, Japan. Today the land on which it stands is owned by the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo.
~1050 ftNW
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
6 min walk • The Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument were built on Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan in June 1962 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the canonization by the Roman Catholic Church of the Christians executed on the site on February 5, 1597.
~1230 ftE
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
6 min walk • The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture in Nagasaki, Japan is one of the few museums in Japan devoted to the theme of "overseas exchange".
0.5 miSE
Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
14 min walk • Meganebashi or Spectacles Bridge, over the Nakashima River was built in Nagasaki in 1634 by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo who was in the second generation of Chinese monks living at Kofukuji Temple.
0.6 miSE
Revered temple complex built in 1624
Kofukuji, Nagasaki
17 min walk • Kōfuku-ji or Tōmeizan Kōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Ōbaku school of Zen established in 1624 in Nagasaki, Japan. It is an important cultural asset designated by the government.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Sakamoto International Cemetery, Nagasaki
23 min walk • The Sakamoto International Cemetery is located in Sakamoto in the Urakami area of the city of Nagasaki, Japan. The cemetery for foreigners was established following the 1888 closure of an earlier burial ground near the international quarter of the city. It is administered by the city government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fukusai-ji?

Nearby attractions include Shōfuku-ji, Nagasaki (4 min walk), Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Zhang qi shi li tu shu guan, Nagasaki (9 min walk).

How to get to Fukusai-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fukusai-ji:

Tram

Nagasaki Station • Lines: 長崎電気軌道1号系統, 長崎電気軌道2号系統, 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (5 min walk)
Sakuramachi • Lines: 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (6 min walk)

Bus

Nagasaki Eki-mae (6 min walk)
Bus station#50 (13 min walk)

Train

Nagasaki (10 min walk)
Urakami (28 min walk)

Ferry

元船 (12 min walk)
長崎 • Lines: 長崎～奈良尾～福江 (19 min walk)