Sofuku-ji

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Ōbaku Zen temple in Nagasaki, founded in 1629 for the city’s Chinese community. Known for its Chinese-style architecture, bright red Ryugamon gate, and nationally treasured halls assembled from parts shipped from China.

Historic Important Cultural Property National Treasure Wooden Architecture Zen Temple

Why you should go

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Sofuku-ji was founded in 1629 as an Ōbaku Zen temple for Nagasaki's Chinese community.

2

The temple's entrance gate was originally built for a different temple in China in 1644, then disassembled, shipped to Japan, and reconstructed here in 1695.