Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki

Name: Confucius Shrine
Address: Nagasaki, Japan
Telephone: +81 95-824-4022

#13 among attractions in Nagasaki

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Kōshi-byō is a Confucian temple in Nagasaki, Japan. Today the land on which it stands is owned by the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo. ()

Local name: 孔子廟 Coordinates: 32°44'8"N, 129°52'19"E

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Nagasaki Japan

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+81 95-824-4022

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Confucius Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki
12 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...
~1020 ftSW
Museum, Garden, Historical place
Glover Garden, Nagasaki
5 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...
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dejima, Nagasaki
15 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...
~800 ftSW
Landmark 19th-century Catholic church
Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki
4 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...
1.4 miNE
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
35 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...
0.8 miNE
Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
22 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...
1.3 miN
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
33 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".
0.9 miNE
Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
24 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.
1.1 miNE
Revered temple complex built in 1624
Kofukuji, Nagasaki
28 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.
1.2 miN
Historic Zen Buddhist temple complex
Shōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
32 min walk • Shōfuku-ji is an Ōbaku Zen temple in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Manjusan. It was founded by Tetsushin Dōhan, the grandson of Ingen, with support from Nagasaki bugyō and Chinese merchants, and construction was completed in 1677.
1.2 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Fukusai-ji, Nagasaki
32 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Confucius Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Chanpon Museum, Nagasaki (4 min walk), Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki (4 min walk), Glover Garden, Nagasaki (5 min walk), Oranda-zaka, Nagasaki (6 min walk).

How to get to Confucius Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Confucius Shrine:

Tram

Oura Cathedral • Lines: 長崎電気軌道5号系統 (2 min walk)
Ishibashi • Lines: 長崎電気軌道5号系統 (3 min walk)

Bus

Shinchi Bus Terminal (12 min walk)
Bus station#50 (19 min walk)

Ferry

長崎 • Lines: 長崎～奈良尾～福江 (20 min walk)
元船 (22 min walk)

Train

Nagasaki (31 min walk)