Shofukuji Temple
In Japanese: 聖福寺
Founded in 1195 by the monk Eisai and known as Japan's first Zen temple, with quiet grounds in Hakata's old temple district.
National Historic Site (temple grounds)
Nearby
- Tochoji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Jotenji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum ≈ 10 min by car
- Kushida Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
- Nakasu Yatai Food Stalls ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 5 min walk from Gion Station (subway)
- Fee
- Free (grounds)
- Good to know
- Most buildings are not open to the public; visit the grounds quietly
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info