Fukuoka: Buddhist Architecture
Places and attractions in the Buddhist architecture category
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- Sacred and religious sites
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- Museum
- Area
- Buddhist architecture
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- Sport venue
- Arenas and stadiums
- Universities and schools
Nanzoin temple
Nestled in the lush greenery of Sasaguri, Fukuoka, the Nanzoin Temple is a serene sanctuary that attracts both pilgrims and tourists alike. Known for its sprawling temple grounds and tranquil atmosphere, this religious site is home to the Reclining Buddha, a colossal...
Kōshū-ji
Kōshū-ji, also pronounced as Kōsō-ji, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Minami-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. The temple stands under the cavern of Takamiya where the old tombs existed.
Shōfuku-ji
12th-century Zen temple with a garden Shōfuku-ji is a Rinzai temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Ankokuzan. It was founded by Eisai with support from Minamoto no Yoritomo, and construction was completed in 1195, making it the oldest Zen temple in Japan.
Jōten-ji
Buddhist temple with a sand garden Jōten-ji is a Rinzai temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Banshōsan. It was founded by Enni-Ben'en with support from Xie Guo Ming, a Chinese merchant, and construction was completed in 1242.
Rakusui-en
Rakusui-en is a garden in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. It was originally built in 1906 for Shimozawa Zenemon Chikamasa, a Hakata merchant.
Shōkaku-ji
Shōkaku-ji is a Rinzai temple in Jōnan-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Higashiaburayama. It is also referred to as Aburayama Kannon. Shōkaku-ji was founded in the Nara period by Seiga, who came from India as a priest during the period. He made a Buddhist hermitage and found white camellias in the mountain.
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Region: Fukuoka