Tochoji Temple
In Japanese: 東長寺
Said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in 806. The Great Buddha Hall holds the Fukuoka Daibutsu, a 10.8 m wooden seated Buddha.
Nearby
- Shofukuji 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
- 1 min walk from Gion Station (subway Airport Line)
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 (Great Buddha Hall until 16:45)
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info