Shinfuku-ji

Shinfuku-ji Temple stands with a central hall housing the Kannon Bodhisattva statue, surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens in Hashima, Gifu Prefecture.

Founded in 1236, the temple gained prominence when Emperor Go-Daigo established the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in 1324, leading to its designation as an imperial prayer temple.

The temple preserves the oldest known manuscript copy of the Kojiki, Japan's ancient historical record, transcribed by monk Kenyu between 1371 and 1372.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking the Hashima City Community Bus to Osu stop, followed by an 8-minute walk through the residential area.

The temple's original treasures, including sacred texts and artifacts, were relocated to create the current Osu Kannon Temple in Nagoya under Tokugawa Ieyasu's orders in 1612.

Location: Hashima

Inception: 1236

Part of: Minoshikoku

GPS coordinates: 35.27131,136.67714

Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:17