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Komyozenji temple

Fukuoka City Neighborhoods

Komyozenji is a Zen temple founded in 1273 by a Buddhist priest called Tetsugyu Enshin, former nobleman of Sugawara clan.

Minamimarutamon (watchtower) of Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Fukuoka castle was a home castle of Kuroda clan for 270 years under the reigns of 12 lords. This is…

Ohori/Ropponmatsu Area
- History, Shrines & Temples
- Architecture
Hakata History Museum
If you want to know the history of Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, you should visit this exhibition …

Nakasu-Kawabata Area
- History, Shrines & Temples
Busoji Temple
This temple is believed to be the oldest temple in Kyushu which was built in the 6th century. On th…

Fukuoka City Neighborhoods
- History, Shrines & Temples
Kaigenji Temple
Kaigenji is home to impactful statues of the bodhisattvas Enma-Daio and Kannon. It was opened in 13…

Hakata Area
- History, Shrines & Temples