霊仙寺跡

Reisenji is a Buddhist temple ruin in Yoshinogari with stone foundations and structural remnants spread across multiple levels of an archaeological excavation site. The remains reveal building layouts and religious spaces from different periods.

The temple was founded in 710 during the Nara period and served as an imperial Buddhist establishment. It experienced gradual decline over the following centuries.

The temple grounds mark the location where Buddhist monk Eisai first planted tea seeds in Japan, establishing the foundation for Japanese tea cultivation.

The site is best reached from Saga using various transportation options to get there. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and archaeological excavation areas, as access to certain parts may be limited.

The Otsugoho Hall from the Edo period remains as the last standing structure of the ancient complex. This building provides important evidence of the site's later use and adaptation.

Location: Yoshinogari

Inception: 710

Address: 佐賀県吉野ヶ里町松隈

GPS coordinates: 33.38939,130.40412

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21