Shofukuji

6-1 Gokushomachi, Fukuoka

4.2★★★★★★★★★★906 reviews

Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan.

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We blend the rating (4.2) with the volume of 906 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.15 (out of 5).

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Address: 6-1 Gokushomachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0037, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★龔振勝· 7 months ago
Very beautiful temple, but don't just dismiss it as another temple. Read the signs, get familiar with the people they mention, and figure out what happened in these temples. Even though Buddhism is supposed to be about getting away from…
★★★★★★★★★★D. Matarazzo· 9 months ago
• The first Zen temple in Japan (founded in 1195). • Beautiful sanmon gate and serene grounds. • Less flashy, more contemplative — great if you like architecture and quiet spaces. About 10-12 minutes walk from Hakata Station. I personall…
★★★★★★★★★★Rodion Loichits· 7 months ago
A beautiful place surrounded by nature, it is very quiet and relaxing with hardly anyone around in the morning. There are many small temples to discover in the surrounding area, so don't hesitate to wander around a bit. Visited in mid-N…