Shōfuku-ji, Buddhist temple in Shirahama, Japan
The temple complex features traditional stone pathways leading to an elevated garden that overlooks the surrounding mountains and ocean waters.
Established in the early 1700s, the temple stands as a representation of Japanese Buddhist architecture from the Edo period in Wakayama Prefecture.
The temple garden named Potalaka represents a dry landscape that symbolizes the connection between mountains and sea in the Wakayama region.
Located at 1211 Katada, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for meditation sessions and religious ceremonies.
The elevated garden creates an optical effect where visitors experience a floating sensation, as if suspended between earth and sky.
Location: Shirahama
Inception: 17 century
Address: 1211 Katata, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2201, Japan
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +81739450162
Website: http://shofukuji.net
GPS coordinates: 33.66986,135.38589
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:56
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