Tōfuku-ji, Buddhist temple in Uki, Japan
The Tōfuku-ji temple features multiple buildings with traditional architecture, including a meditation hall, a belfry, and several garden areas around the main structure.
The temple was established in 1236 with support from imperial regent Kujō Michiie, taking its name from two major temples in Nara: Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji.
The temple maintains four distinct gardens at cardinal directions, including a dry landscape garden with sacred mountains and a moss garden with geometric patterns.
Visitors can access different sections of the temple grounds between 9:00 and 16:30, with separate admission fees for the main hall and garden areas.
The temple contains Japan's oldest documented communal toilet facility, dating from the Muromachi period, representing early architectural innovations.
Location: Uki
Address: 熊本県宇城市小川町東海東45
GPS coordinates: 32.58497,130.74553
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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