Shofuku Ji Temple - its importance lies in being the first Zen Temple that has knowledge in Japan. It was built by the funndador of the sect Zen, Eisai, in 1995. Near the temple there is a set of buildings, such as Jotenji and Tochoji. There are also traces of what were traditional houses of that time. As a whole creates an atmosphere full of serenity. In its early days was the Temple of the feudal Lord Nagamasa Kuroda. It contains the tombs of descendants of Kuroda and his successor: Shimai Soshitsu, one of the three famous Heroes of Hakata. The Sanmon gate of Sofukuji Temple was moved from Fukuoka Castle in 1918. To visit the temple used the subway to Gion station or bus stop of Oku-no-do. Read the rest of this entry »
