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  • Jotenji Temple
  • 1-29-9, Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

    This is the temple of Rinzai school Tofukuji sect Buddhism. It is also known by the name of Banshosan. A Chinese merchant, Shakokumei (Xie Guo Ming) invited the famous priest Enni-Ben'en as the first priest and constructed this temple in 1242. The Buddhist statues from Kamamura peiord and the cop...
  • Tochoji Temple
  • 2-4, Gokusho-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

    This head temple of Shingon Buddhism Kyushu sect is given the special name Nangakuzan. It is dedicated to a famous monk called Kobo-Daishi (Kukai). According to tradition, Kobo-daishi set up this temple when he came back from China and prayed for the eastward dissemination of Tantric Buddhism. Th...
  • Ryuguji Temple
  • 福岡市博多区冷泉町4-21

    This is a temple of Jodo Buddhism. It was originally located on the beach near the port. A tradition says that a mermaid appeared on the beach in 1222, and it was believed to be the sign of the nation’s long prosperity and the temple was renamed as Ryuguji (legendary name of the castle where merm...
  • Busoji Temple
  • 092-922-2670
    621, Musashi, Chikushino

    This temple is believed to be the oldest temple in Kyushu which was built in the 6th century. On the site are the vines of 1300 years old Wisteria.
  • Kanzeonji temple
  • 092-922-1811
    5-6-1, Kanzeonji, Dazaifu

    The fantastic main hall of the temple is said to have been built by emperor Tenchi, taking over 20 years. It is also known to house the oldest temple bell in Japan which is designated as a national treasure.
  • Komyozenji temple
  • 092-922-4053
    2-16-1, Saifu, Dazaifu

    Komyozenji is a Zen temple founded in 1273 by a Buddhist priest called Tetsugyu Enshin, former nobleman of Sugawara clan. The temple is known for alpine roses and autumn leaves and its garden is the only Japanese garden of genuine Karesansui style in Kyushu. In the garden are the lands of moss an...
  • Sasaguri Nanzo-in
  • 092-947-7195
    1035, Sasaguri, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun

    This temple is said to have once been located in Koyasan mountain. The Buddhist statue of the temple, 41 meters in length and 11 meters in height, is said to be the biggest bronze statue in the world and is well worth seeing.
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