Sofukuji Temple, Nagasaki - 崇福寺●長崎市 - Japan As It Truly Is
Sofukuji temple is often overlooked in the stampede for Peace Park and Glover Garden, but really shouldn't be. It looks a bit weathered because it is - a 1629 Ming Dynasty Zen temple and one of the finest examples of architecture from its period - even in China there are few surviving places that surpass it. Its existence testifies to the presence and influence of the Chinese residents in Nagasaki. It's closest to the Shokaku-ji or Shianbashi streetcar stops.
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Sōfuku-ji 崇福寺 is an Ōbaku Zen temple that was built by the Chinese monk Chaonian in 1629 as the family temple of the Chinese from Fujian Province who settled in Nagasaki.
Two of its buildings have been designated as national treasures. The red entrance gate and other structures in the precincts are rare examples of the architecture of South China during the Ming dynasty. The goddess of the sea, Maso, is enshrined in the Masodo, along with other life-sized statues in the main hall. In the temple grounds is a large cauldron made by the resident priest Qianhai to cook gruel for people who were starving during the famine of 1681. The Chinese Bon Festival is held here from July 26 to 28 (by lunar calendar), with Chinese coming from all over Japan to participate in the ritual for the dead.
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Walking around the Sofukuji Temple in Nagasaki.
Sofukuji Temple (崇福寺, Sōfukuji) is a temple in Nagasaki belonging to the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism. Originally built in 1629 for Nagasaki's Chinese residents, the temple is constructed in a Chinese architectural style and feels somewhat different to other temples in Japan.
Sofukuji is built along the slope of a hill. At the bottom stands the temple's two-stories tall entrance gate, Ryugumon (lit. Gate of the Dragon Palace). Like the rest of the temple, it is painted bright red. The gate was originally built in 1673, but was destroyed several times by fire and storms before the most recent reconstruction was completed in 1849.
Located further up the hillside, the temple's inner grounds contain several halls and a number of impressive artifacts such as statues and a temple bell that dates to 1647. The Buddha Hall was designed and cut in China before the pieces were shipped to Nagasaki and erected here in 1646. It remains one of the oldest buildings in the city. There are multiple English descriptions around the inner grounds for visitors to peruse while exploring this atmospheric area.
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Nagasaki - Sofukuji Temple, 26 Martyrs of Japan statues and Meganebashi
Day 15 - Sofukuji Temple, and Meganebashi
After the Peace Park, we decided to visit some of the temples which Nagasaki is famous for. Unfortunately we were running behind time, so Sofukuji Temple was the only one we managed to see before closing time. The temple itself had a strong chinese influence, as with many others in Nagasaki. The graves at the back however was the most memorial part of Nagasaki. I was not sure if it was because of the gloomy weather, but there was a mysterious atmosphere when walking among the grave stones.
After visiting the temple, we wanted to go to the JR Nagasaki station to have dinner. While there, we decided to make a quick detour to the 26 Martyrs of Japan statue to have a look. The nearby church was the only church we visited in the whole trip to Japan.
When we returned to our accommodation, we did our laundry at a nearby store. We decided to kill some time by going to the nearby Meganebashi bridge (literally Spectacles Bridge). It is given that nickname as the reflection of the bridge in the water makes it look like Spectacles...I'll leave your imagine to run wild on this.
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Nagasaki, Japan: Chinese Sofukuji Temple and Christian Martyrs Shrine
In 1629, the Chinese residents of Nagasaki who made up 15% of the town's population constructed this Chinese temple with three gates. The most interesting sight inside is a giant cauldron used by temple monks to feed 3,000+ people each day during a famine.
A monument and museum stands on the site where 20 Japanese Christians and six European missionaries were tortured and crucified in front of a crowd in 1597. One of my favorite fiction books relating to Japan is Shogun which describes incidents referring to the first Martyrdom. I think Shogun is required reading for anyone before visiting Japan for more insight into that era.
NAGASAKI - Sofukuji Temple (near Fukusaiji Temple)
Sōfuku-ji , Nagasaki, Japan, 2019
Sōfuku-ji (崇福寺) is an Ōbaku Zen temple that was built by the Chinese monk Chaonian (Chozen) in 1629 as the family temple of the Chinese from Fuzhou, Fujian Province who settled in Nagasaki.[1][2]
... Two of its buildings have been designated as national treasures. The red entrance gate and other structures in the precincts are rare examples of the architecture of South China during the Ming dynasty. The goddess of the sea, Maso, is enshrined in the Masodo, along with other life-sized statues in the main hall. In the temple grounds is a large cauldron made by the resident priest Qianhai to cook gruel for people who were starving during the famine of 1681. Wikipedia
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Nagasaki is located at Kyushu.
Glover Garden グラバー園 is a park in Nagasaki, Japan built for Thomas Blake Glover, a Scottish entrepreneur who contributed to the modernization of Japan. In it stands the Glover Residence, the oldest Western style house surviving in Japan and Nagasaki's foremost tourist attraction.
Confucius Shrine 孔子廟 Kōshi-byō in Nagasaki, Japan is said to be the world's only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands.
Sofukuji 崇福寺 was constructed in 1629 for Nagasaki's Chinese residents according to contemporary Chinese architecture. Consequently, the temple looks and feels more Chinese than other temples in Japan.
Tōmeizan Kōfuku-ji 東明山興福寺 is an Ōbaku Zen Buddhist temple established in 1624 in Nagasaki, Japan. It is an important cultural asset designated by the government.
NAGASAKI - Sofuku-ji temple
[20110827] Chinese Ghost Festival at Nagasaki Sofukuji Temple
This movie shows Chinese-style Ghost Festival held at Nagasaki Sofukuji Temple on August 27, 2011.
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Koshibyo, Nagasaki Confucian Temple - 長崎市の孔子廟 - Japan As It Truly Is
Koshibyo is a gem that's sadly neglected and overlooked by so many tourists and guidebooks on Nagasaki, it's really a tragedy.
Koshibyo is the only Confuscian shrine made by Chinese outside of China, and the land it's on, like embassies and consulates, is considered Chinese territory. It was established in 1893, and behind it you can see the Historical Museum of China. It's located very close to the Ouratenshudo-shita streetcar station、and is a must-see sight.
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Suwa Shrine - Nagasaki, Japan 諏訪神社：長崎
Suwa Shrine is the major Shinto shrine in Nagasaki, Japan and home to the Kunchi festival.
There are 277 stone steps leading up to this shrine, but once you reach the top, it is completely worth it with a beautiful view of the shrine and city
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Dejima Island Nagasaki: Japan's Historical Sites - 長崎市出島 - Japan As It Truly Is
This is a more recently recreated museum of Dejima, the sequestered Dutch establishment during Japan's isolationist era, built from the remaining plans that showed what existed. There are nothing but a few stones from the original foundation which you can see through a transparent part of the floor, but it's still great to get an idea of what existed in this period of Japanese history.
About 20 Dutch inhabited Dejima from the 1630's, and introduced Japan to European and Asian goods and knowledge. They were strictly monitored and could only rarely leave the island a few times per year under guard. Over time they introduced Japan to knowledge (Rangaku; 蘭學), new maps, globes, medicine, deer hides, badminton, billiards, beer, coffee, chocolate, cabbage, clocks, tomatoes, a piano, and later, photography, as well as regular trade in silk, cotton, and sugar. They also purchased Japanese rice, lacquer ware, porcelain, copper, and silver.
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Nagasaki Chinatown, Nagasaki | Japan Travel Guide
Nagasaki Chinatown ( 長崎中華街 )
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Chinatown has a history shaped in Nagasaki which developed as a trading port. Original Nagasaki dishes such as champon and saraudon were born here. The highlight is the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival.
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Huis Ten Bosch
Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)
Nagasaki Dutch Slope
Confucius Shrine Museum
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Meganebashi (Spectacles) Bridge
Oura Church
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Glover Garden
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Nagasaki Peace Park (Heiwa Koen) ☮️ 長崎市の平和公園 ☮️ Japan As It Truly Is
A brief look at the Nagasaki Peace Park, commemorating the A-Bombing of 1945. It was established in 1955.
Nagasaki Peace Park or Heiwa Koen is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Nagasaki, and well worth a visit. While not exactly fun, it is quite sobering and educational, and something every responsible person in the world should learn about. That said, there is also far more to Nagasaki than just the A-Bombing, so be sure to sample Nagasaki's wide variety of history, culture and food. It is one of the most unique places in Japan.
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Nagasaki Hypocenter Park ( 原爆落下中心地公園 )
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A monument is currently erected at the hypocenter of the atomic blast on August 9th 1945. You can view ground that was irradiated and the remains of the destroyed Urakami Cathedral in their original state from that day. The park is a favorite place in spring to relax as 500 cherry trees blossom.
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Sanno Shrine - Nagasaki, Japan 山王神社：長崎
Sanno Shrine is known for its one-legged torii (gate) that survived the nuclear blast on Nagasaki. The two camphor trees shown also survived, and is now designated as a national monument in Japan.
This shrine stands as a reminder of the events that took place on August 9, 1945.
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Nagasaki: Fukusaiji Temple
This is the Fukusaiji Buddhist temple where there is this statue of Kannon. The Hidden Christians adopted Kannon as an image of Mary mother of Jesus. See write up here: