Jotenji

Hakata Ward, Fukuoka

4.2★★★★★★★★★★695 reviews

Buddhist temple dating to the 13th century, with Chinese-style architecture & a sand garden.

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Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.2) with the volume of 695 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.14 (out of 5).

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Address: 1-chōme-29-9 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0011, Japan

Reviews from Google

★★★★★★★★★★Karen Graham· 10 months ago
Jotenji is a serene and historic temple tucked away from the busy streets, offering a quiet escape in the heart of Fukuoka. The beautifully maintained grounds, traditional architecture, and peaceful atmosphere make it ideal for reflectio…
★★★★★★★★★★J.David Hwang· a year ago
承天 Zen Temple, not far from Hakata Station, just behind Hakata thousand years gate. Indeed, all surroundings inside out the Temple are very zenish. The architect, the sand in front of Temple’s meditation zone. Walking here, you can…
★★★★★★★★★★Siu Y Lo· a year ago
At the time of my visit (3 May 2025, Sat), only the front yard is open to visitors. Nevertheless, one may have glimpse of the Buddhist temple's traditional architecture by looking through the bars. It would be wonderful place to visit if…