Fukiji Temple

Overview

Fukiji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture, and is part of the Rokugou Manzan temple complex on the Kunisaki Peninsula. Legend says it was founded in 718 by Ninmon, credited with establishing Rokugou Manzan. As one of the few remaining Heian-period structures outside the Kinki region, it holds significant historical value. Designated a National Treasure on November 22, 1952, Fukiji Temple's main hall is considered one of the "Three Amida Halls of Japan," alongside Byodo-in Phoenix Hall and Chuson-ji Konjikido. As the oldest surviving wooden structure in Kyushu, its historical significance is immeasurable. Inside the main hall, numerous valuable cultural properties remain, including the principal image of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha), a seated statue designated as an Important Cultural Property, along with the hall's wall paintings, Ninmon Stone, a Kamakura-period Kasatopa (a stone pagoda), and a Muromachi-period Kunito Tower. The temple grounds also feature various structures and remains that evoke the former prosperity of Fukiji Temple. The tranquil atmosphere allows visitors to feel a deep connection to history. Fukiji Temple offers a priceless opportunity to experience the history and culture of the Rokugou Manzan temples of the Kunisaki Peninsula. Located near "Showa no Machi" (Showa Town) in Bungotakada City, it's a popular spot to enjoy history and nature. We highly recommend a visit.