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The Zen temple said to have introduced udon, soba, and the Hakata Yamakasa to Japan
5 min walk from Gion Subway Station
Hakata Ekimae 1-29-9, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
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An ancient Hakata temple founded in 1242 by Saint Enni (Shoichi Kokushi). Established after his return from Song China with the support of the Hakata merchant Sha Kokumyo, it is famous as the "birthplace of food culture" said to have introduced udon, soba, and manju to Japan. Stone markers for "Birthplace of Udon and Soba" and "Birthplace of Hakata Gion Yamakasa" stand in the precinct, conveying t…
Jotenji was founded in 1241 by Enni Ben'en (Shoichi Kokushi) upon his return from Song-dynasty China, with the backing of Muto Sukeyori, deputy governor of Dazaifu, and the Hakata-based Song Chinese merchant Sha Kokumei. In 1242 Enni received ceremonial robes from Emperor Gosaga, and in 1243 the tem…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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