Kofukuji, Nagasaki

Name: Kofukuji
Address: 4-32 Teramachi, Nagasaki, 850-0872, Japan
Telephone: +81 95-822-1076

#18 among attractions in Nagasaki

Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: 興福寺 Completed: 1624 (400 years ago)Coordinates: 32°44'52"N, 129°53'2"E

Address

4-32 TeramachiNagasaki 850-0872 Japan

Contact

+81 95-822-1076

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Nagasaki

Day trips

Kofukuji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prefectural Art Museum, Glover Garden, Dejima, Oura Catholic Church.

0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki
24 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...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Garden, Historical place
Glover Garden, Nagasaki
33 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, Glover Garden stands as a serene testament to the city's rich international heritage. This open-air museum, dedicated to the memory of Scottish merchant Thomas Blake Glover, offers visitors a glimpse into...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dejima, Nagasaki
20 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...
1.2 miSW
Landmark 19th-century Catholic church
Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki
32 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, Oura Catholic Church stands as a poignant testament to the enduring faith and tumultuous history of Christianity in the country. Constructed in 1864, this Gothic-style structure is not only an architectural marvel but...
~1850 ftN
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
9 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...
0.4 miS
Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
11 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...
0.7 miNE
Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
Siebold Memorial Museum, Nagasaki
19 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.
1.1 miSW
Confucian shrine with Chinese artifacts
Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki
28 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.
0.8 miNW
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
22 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.
0.5 miNW
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
12 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".
~1250 ftW
Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kofukuji?

Nearby attractions include Megane Bridge, Nagasaki (7 min walk), Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki (9 min walk), Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki (11 min walk), Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki (12 min walk).

How to get to Kofukuji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kofukuji:

Tram

Civic Hall • Lines: 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (7 min walk)
Suwajinja Shrine • Lines: 長崎電気軌道2号系統, 長崎電気軌道3号系統, 長崎電気軌道4号系統, 長崎電気軌道5号系統 (9 min walk)

Bus

Bus station#50 (15 min walk)
Shinchi Bus Terminal (19 min walk)

Ferry

元船 (21 min walk)
長崎 • Lines: 長崎～奈良尾～福江 (25 min walk)

Train

Nagasaki (25 min walk)