Sofukuji Temple

崇福寺

4.4Est. 45Nagasaki, Kyushu

Overview

1629 Chinese Zen temple with two National Treasure gates and vivid red halls.

A Chinese-style Obaku Zen temple founded in 1629 by Chinese residents of Nagasaki, with two National Treasure gates. The vivid red architecture, incense-filled halls, and Chinese Buddhist iconography feel transported directly from Fujian province.

Practical info

Japanese name: 崇福寺
Nearest station: Tsukimachi Station (7 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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