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1. Tocho-ji Temple – Ōhori Park Pond loop from 櫛田神社前

16.1km

04:12

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ōhori Park Pond – Tocho-ji Temple loop from 博多

25.0km

06:29

150m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fuku-Haku Deai Bridge – Shofuku-ji Temple loop from 西鉄福岡 (天神)

6.51km

01:42

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wiro L.

February 6, 2020

When you visit the Shofuku-ji Temple in Hakata, you take a stroll back in time to visit Japan's first Zen temple. Shofuku-ji is a Rinzai temple (Rinzai focuses on enlightenment of consciousness). It was founded in 1195 by the priest Eisai with the support of the samurai lord Minamoto no Yoritomo.

The temple brings the Zen philosophy into the design and aesthetics of the site, the temple complex, the building design and the building functions. The main halls for special ceremonies are based on the principles of Zen. The site is designed in the philosophy of Zen Buddhism to bring enlightenment to those who visit the temple. A Zen temple is different from pre-Kamakura temples. The buildings and facilities are not symmetrical.

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Maik

November 17, 2019

The Shofukuji Temple is the first Zen temple built in Japan. It was founded in 1195 by the priest Eisai, who introduced the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism from China to Japan.

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Wäller-on-tour

June 28, 2023

An interesting beautiful temple complex with a beautiful pond in front of it.

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Location: Japan

Shofuku-ji Temple

1. Tocho-ji Temple – Ōhori Park Pond loop from 櫛田神社前

2. Ōhori Park Pond – Tocho-ji Temple loop from 博多

3. Fuku-Haku Deai Bridge – Shofuku-ji Temple loop from 西鉄福岡 (天神)

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