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The Temples of Teramachi

The Temples of Teramachi

Nagasaki · Japan

4 stops
  • 4 languages
  • Offline

You will wander through a concentrated cluster of Zen temples that reflect Nagasaki's unique history of Chinese influence. Look for the distinct blend of East Asian architectural styles as you move from one sanctuary to the next. This walk offers a peaceful glimpse into the spiritual heart of the old temple district.

The walk

  1. Kofukuji Temple

    Kofukuji Temple

    The first temple of the Obaku Zen school in Japan, where a Chinese sea goddess keeps watch.

  2. Teramachi

    Teramachi is a square and quarter in Nagasaki, Japan.

  3. Kotaiji Choshoji Temple

    Kotaiji Choshoji Temple

    Kotaiji Choshoji Temple, a Buddhist temple in Nagasaki, Japan.

  4. Soufukuji Temple

    Soufukuji Temple

    A Ming dynasty architectural transplant built for the Chinese merchants of Fuzhou.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places

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