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Sofukuji was constructed in 1629 for Nagasaki's Chinese residents according to contemporary Chinese architecture. Consequently, the temple looks and feels more Chinese than other temples in Japan. Sofukuji belongs to the Obaku school of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

How to get there

Sofukuji is a short walk from the "Shokakuji-shita" tram stop, the last stop on the tram lines number 1 and 3. How to get to and around Nagasaki

Hours and Fees

Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 Closed: No closing days Admission: 300 yen

News and Reports

Nagasaki Cherry Blossom Report March 26, 2009

Travel Community

Popularity of Sofukuji Temple: Users who have been to Nagasaki: 341 Users who have been to Sofukuji Temple: 50 10th of 13 most visited sights in Nagasaki. 280th of 554 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Sofukuji Temple? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended Ratings for Sofukuji Temple: japan-guide.com Rating:   interesting   User Rating (by 26 users): 75/100   recommended User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know:

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Nagasaki & Imari Pottery Tour A 5-day tour that lets visitors explore the two sides of Kyushu: the exotic Nagasaki.