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Sofukuji Temple
長崎県
National Treasure Ming-dynasty halls built by a Chinese monk — the pinnacle of Chinese architecture in Japan
Founded
1629
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長崎県長崎市鍛冶屋町7-5
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Temple
Founded 1629
397 years
Enshrined Deity
釈迦如来
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Buddhist Sect
黄檗宗
Overview
Founded in 1629 by the Chinese monk Chonen with support from Fujianese merchants in Nagasaki, Sofukuji is one of the city's most celebrated Chinese-style temples of the Obaku Zen sect. Its First Peak Gate and main hall, built in the architectural style of Ming Dynasty China, are both designated National Treasures — the finest surviving examples of Chinese architecture in Japan. The temple remains …
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Origins
Sofukuji Temple was founded in 1629 by the Chinese monk Chōnen, a native of Fujian Province, with the support of Fujianese Chinese merchants residing in Nagasaki. The temple served as a place of worship and a spiritual home for the Chinese community in the city. While the original structures are sai…
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