Chinkoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Munakata, Japan
Chinkoku-ji features traditional Japanese architecture with multiple prayer halls and structures spread across its expansive temple grounds at the heart of Munakata.
The Buddhist monk Kukai established this sacred site in 806, marking the beginning of its role as a spiritual center in the Fukuoka region.
The temple maintains its position as part of the Kyushu Saigoku Thirty-Three Temple Pilgrimage, drawing Buddhist practitioners throughout the year.
Visitors can access the temple grounds between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with the main entrance located at 966 Yoshida in Munakata.
Three Buddha statues within the temple complex were created by the founder Kukai himself, representing direct connections to early Japanese Buddhism.
Location: Munakata
Inception: 806
Founders: Kūkai
Part of: 33 pilgrimage sites of Kyūshū-Saigoku
Website: http://chinkokuji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.83463,130.51687
Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:36
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