Mampuku-ji

Mampuku-ji features several traditional halls connected by stone-paved paths, with wooden structures following Ming Chinese architectural principles in their design and layout.

The temple, founded in 1643, served as a central point for Buddhist practices and meditation under the guidance of successive generations of Chinese and Japanese priests.

The temple maintains a collection of 60,000 wooden blocks used for printing Buddhist scriptures, which were created through nationwide donations in the 17th century.

Visitors can access the temple grounds daily between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with admission fees set at 500 yen for adults and reduced rates for students.

The temple buildings form a pattern resembling a dragon when observed from above, with the structures arranged in a specific sequence along the main axis.

Location: Wakabayashi-ku

Inception: 1643

Address: 宮城県仙台市若林区荒町206番地

GPS coordinates: 38.24989,140.88683

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:35