Chōfuku-ji, Buddhist temple in Fukushima-juku, Kiso, Japan.
The temple grounds contain traditional Japanese structures with meditation halls, wooden walkways, and a main hall built according to Muromachi period specifications.
Established in 1430, Chōfuku-ji became a central religious institution in the Kiso region, representing the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism through centuries.
The temple maintains daily Zazen meditation sessions and Buddhist ceremonies, continuing the practices of the Myoshinji branch of Rinzai Buddhism.
Located at coordinates 35.852639, 137.701111, the temple welcomes visitors interested in participating in meditation sessions or exploring Buddhist architectural traditions.
The temple maintains its original position along the historic Nakasendo trail, which connected Edo to Kyoto during the feudal period of Japan.
Location: Kiso
Inception: 1430
Website: https://chofukuji-yamaboushi.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.85264,137.70111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:16
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