洪福寺

Hongfuji is a Buddhist temple in Nishi-ku featuring traditional Japanese architecture with wooden structures, curved roofs, and landscaped gardens. The grounds include stone lanterns, stepping stones, and planted areas arranged to create quiet spaces for prayer and contemplation.

The temple was founded as an established center for Buddhist practice and has remained a place of religious continuity through centuries of change. Its structures and functions have adapted to Japan's social transformations while preserving its core spiritual purpose.

The temple functions as a center where Buddhist ceremonies and meditation practices form part of the local community's spiritual rhythm throughout the year. Visitors can witness how these practices connect to seasonal changes and neighborhood traditions.

The temple grounds are open from sunrise to sunset, with special morning ceremonies requiring advance registration at the temple office. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear for walking the grounds and respect designated quiet areas during active meditation times.

The temple displays specific construction techniques reflecting local craftsmen traditions from the Nishi-ku region that showcase regional building methods. These details are often overlooked by passing visitors but give the building its distinct local character.

Location: Nishi-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.45622,139.60653

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26