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Fukuju-ji, Buddhist temple in Isobechō Gochi, Japan

Fukuju-ji temple features traditional Japanese architecture with a main Buddha Hall that displays detailed craftsmanship and an imposing bell tower on its grounds.

The temple was established in 1752 and belongs to the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism, representing a significant period of Buddhist expansion in Japan.

Local residents regularly visit the temple grounds to tend to family graves and participate in religious ceremonies, maintaining connections with their ancestors.

The temple provides spaces for meditation and prayer within its worship hall, where visitors can experience traditional Buddhist practices.

Within the temple complex stands an unusual statue depicting a snake with a human head, diverging from conventional Buddhist temple sculptures.

Location: Isobechō Gochi

Inception: 1752

GPS coordinates: 34.40897,136.80792

Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:56

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