2012년 3월 6일 화요일

Shofuku-ji Temple (聖福寺), Fukuoka

"The oldest Zen temple in Japan".

Today I'll write about Shofuku-ji Temple, a Rinzai temple in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka. It was founded by Eisai, a Japanese priest with Minamoto no Yoritomo, and construction was completed in 1195.
Shofuku-ji's Romon
Shofuku-ji's Zen temple
The golden bronze ball of Shofuku-ji. It is important cultural properties designated by the government.

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