Manpuku-ji, Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan
The temple buildings display Ming Dynasty architectural elements, with grand paths lined by pine trees and covered walkways featuring gilded lanterns throughout the complex.
Founded in 1661 by Chinese monk Yinyuan Longqi upon receiving permission from Tokugawa Shogun Ietsuna, Manpuku-ji required twenty years of construction to complete.
The temple contains 60,000 wooden blocks for printing Buddhist sutras, funded through nationwide donations collected by monk Tetsugen Dōkō in 1678.
Visitors can reach the temple via a 5-minute walk from Ōbaku Station, with admission fees of 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for students.
The temple layout forms the shape of a dragon, while a fish-shaped wooden board called gyoban continues to mark the passing hours for monks and visitors.
Location: Minami-Magome
Inception: 1190s
Founders: Kajiwara Kagetoki
Website: https://manpukuji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.59014,139.71367
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20
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