Taku Seibyō, Confucian temple and sacred grove in Taku, Japan
The Taku Seibyō temple grounds contain traditional Japanese architectural elements, with an octagonal case housing an image of Confucius inside the main hall.
Built in 1708 under the direction of Shigefumi Taku, the fourth domain lord, this temple stands as the oldest existing Confucian temple in Japan.
The temple maintains the Sekisai ritual twice yearly, where participants offer chestnuts and amazake while traditional gagaku court music fills the air.
Visitors can reach the temple at 1642 Higashinoharu by taking a 10-minute taxi ride from Taku Station on the JR Karatsu Line.
A statue of Confucius, gifted by the Chinese city of Qufu in 1997, faces toward Shandong Province, connecting the temple to Confucius's birthplace.
Location: Taku
Location: Saga Prefecture
Inception: 1708
GPS coordinates: 33.25970,130.09800
Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:25
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