Kofukuji Temple, Nagasaki
- Address: 4 Teramachi Dori
Kofukuji is a 17th century Buddhist temple in the Teramachi district of Nagasaki, Japan. The Chinese style sanctuary is the birthplace of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism in Japan. - AsNotedIn
Kofukuji is a 17th century Buddhist temple in the Teramachi district of Nagasaki, Japan. The Chinese style sanctuary is the birthplace of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism in Japan. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1620/00/00 | Chinese monk establishes the Kofukuji Temple to serve the Chinese merchants working in Nagasaki. | |||||
| 1630/00/00 | Mokusunyoujo | Home | Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo makes his home Kofukuji Temple in Nagasaki. | |||
| 1632/00/00 | The original main temple at Kofukuji is erected in the Chinese style. |
| Particulars for Kofukuji Temple, Nagasaki: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Religion |
| Historic Use | Religious Property |
| Religious Building | Temple |
| Structure Attribute | Timber Frame |
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