Shōfuku-ji, Tokorozawa

Name: Shōfuku-ji
Address: Tokorozawa, Japan

#10 among attractions in Tokorozawa

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Shōfuku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan. Its early 15th century Jizō hall is a registered National Treasure of Japan. It is considered to be the oldest intact building in Tokyo Prefecture and a unique example of Kamakura period architecture. ()

Local name: 正福寺 Completed: 1407 (617 years ago)Coordinates: 35°45'53"N, 139°27'32"E

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東村山 (dong cun shan)Tokorozawa Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Seibuen Yuenchi, Arahata Fuji Shrine, Hachikokuyama, Higashimurayama.

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Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
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Temple
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Park
Hachikokuyama, Tokorozawa
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City, Area
Higashimurayama, Tokorozawa
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Sport venue, Sport
Seibu-en Velodrome, Tokorozawa
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