Fukiji Temple

Overview

Fukiji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture, and is part of the Rokugo Manzan group of temples on the Kunisaki Peninsula. It is said to have been founded in 718 by Ninmon, who is credited with establishing Rokugo Manzan. It is a valuable example of Heian period architecture, one of the few located outside the Kinai region. The main hall of Fukiji Temple, designated as a National Treasure on November 22, 1952, is counted among Japan's Three Great Amida Halls, along with Byodo-in Temple's Phoenix Hall and Chuson-ji Temple's Golden Hall. As the oldest existing wooden structure in Kyushu, its historical value is extremely high. Inside the main hall, you'll find the principal image, a seated statue of Amitabha Buddha, as well as the main hall's wall paintings, the Ninmon Stone, a Kamakura period pagoda, and a Muromachi period Kunisaki pagoda, all designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Many other valuable cultural assets remain as well. Furthermore, the temple grounds contain various structures and ruins that evoke the prosperity of Fukiji Temple in the past. You can feel the history in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Fukiji Temple is a valuable place to experience the history and culture of the Rokugo Manzan temples of the Kunisaki Peninsula. It's also close to Bungotakada's "Showa no Machi" (Showa Town), making it a popular spot where you can enjoy both history and nature. We highly recommend a visit.