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Kofukuji Temple

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sights in Nagasaki

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Kofukuji is one of many temples in Nagasaki's Teramachi ("temple town") at the foot of a steep hill. It was constructed in 1620 as the first temple of the Obaku sect, the youngest of the three schools within Japanese Zen Buddhism

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How to get there

Kofukuji is a 5-10 minute walk from the "Kokaido-mae" tram stop, close to the Meganebashi.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	6:00 to 17:00
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	300 yen

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User Ratings

Ratings for Kofukuji Temple:

japan-guide.com Rating:		interesting
User Rating (by 94 users):	77/100	recommended

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English Links

Kofukuji
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Kofukuji
Official website.

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