Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino

Name: Kanzeon-ji
Address: 5-6-1 Kanzeonji, Chikushino, 818-0101, Japan

#5 among attractions in Chikushino

Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu. Its bell, one of the oldest in the country, has been designated a National Treasure, and in 1996 the Ministry of the Environment designated its sound as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Many statues of the Heian period are Important Cultural Properties. ()

Local name: 観世音寺 Coordinates: 33°30'54"N, 130°31'16"E

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5-6-1 KanzeonjiChikushino 818-0101 Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Dazaifu, Kyushu National Museum, Kōmyōzen-ji.

0.9 miNE
Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
24 min walk • Dazaifu Tenman-gū is a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the city of Chikushino, Japan, and is one of the country's most cherished spiritual sites. Founded in 919 AD, this historic shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet,...
~1580 ftW
Museum, Historical place
Dazaifu, Chikushino
8 min walk • The Dazaifu is a Japanese term for the regional government in Kyushu from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name may also refer to the seat of government which grew into the modern city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture.
1 miE
Sleek, contemporary art and history museum
Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino
26 min walk • The Kyushu National Museum opened on October 16, 2005 in Dazaifu near Fukuoka—the first new national museum in Japan in over 100 years, and the first to elevate the focus on history over art.
0.8 miE
Zen temple with a tranquil rock garden
Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino
20 min walk • Kōmyōzen-ji is a Zen temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school in 1273. Kōmyōzen-ji is celebrated for its karesansui garden, the only example in Kyushu.
~110 ftS
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
1 min walk • Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.
~1210 ftSW
City, Area
Dazaifu, Chikushino
6 min walk • Dazaifu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, part of the greater Fukuoka metropolitan area. Nearby cities include Ōnojō and Chikushino. Although mostly mountainous, it does have arable land used for paddy fields and market gardening.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Women's Junior College, Chikushino
19 min walk • Fukuoka Women's Junior College is a private university junior college headquartered in Japan 4-16-1 Gojo Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was established in 1966. There is no relationship between the corporation and another similar names Fukuoka Women's University.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Japan University of Economics, Chikushino
19 min walk • Japan University of Economics abbreviated as Nikkeidai is a private university headquartered in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
0.9 miE
Universities and schools
Chikushi Jogakuen University, Chikushino
24 min walk • Chikushi Jogakuen University, abbreviated as Chikujo is a private women's college in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Fukuoka International University, Chikushino
18 min walk • Fukuoka International University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, established in 1998.
0.6 miSE
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Chikushino
16 min walk • Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. The school was founded in 2002 and adopted the present name in 2008. It closed in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kanzeon-ji open?

Kanzeon-ji is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kanzeon-ji?

Nearby attractions include Kaidan-in, Chikushino (1 min walk), Dazaifu, Chikushino (6 min walk), Dazaifu, Chikushino (8 min walk), Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Chikushino (16 min walk).

How to get to Kanzeon-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kanzeon-ji:

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Gojo (11 min walk)
Dazaifu (17 min walk)