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Shofuku-ji
聖福寺Fukuoka · Kyushu
Shofuku-ji is Japan's first Zen temple, founded in 1195 by the monk Eisai. The temple features beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, providing a serene atmosphere for visitors seeking tranquility.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 893 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Nearest station
- Hakata Station · 18 min walk
- Website
- shofukuji.or.jp/wp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~18 min by train
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