Manpukuin

The Manpukuin temple complex contains multiple buildings constructed with teak, featuring covered walkways adorned with traditional lanterns and pine-lined paths throughout the grounds.

Founded in 1661 by Chinese monk Yinyuan Longqi, the temple maintained Chinese leadership through thirteen generations of priests, preserving direct connections with mainland Buddhist traditions.

The temple holds regular ceremonies centered on Zen meditation practices and maintains a collection of 60,000 wooden printing blocks used for Buddhist scriptures.

Visitors can participate in meditation sessions and sutra copying activities, while also experiencing traditional vegetarian temple cuisine with advance reservations.

The temple buildings follow a dragon-shaped layout pattern, incorporating Ming Dynasty architectural elements that set it apart from other Japanese Buddhist structures.

Location: Naka-ku

Address: 愛知県名古屋市中区栄五丁目26番24号

Website: http://manpukuin.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.16232,136.91274

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:02