Chikuzen Kokubunji
📍 Fukuoka, Dazaifu · Kokubu 4-13-1
About
Mountain 龍頭光山
Sect 高野山真言宗
Principal 薬師如来
Heritage 筑前国分寺跡（国の史跡）、国分瓦窯跡（国の史跡）
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥300
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
Chikuzen Kokubunji is a Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, and the successor to the ancient provincial temple of Chikuzen Province, founded by imperial decree of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. Its mountain name is Ryutokosan, and the principal object of worship is Yakushi Nyorai. Within the temple grounds lie the ruins of the original Chikuzen Kokubunji and the Kokubu Roof Tile Kiln Site, both designated as national historic sites. The sacred flame passed down from the Nara period continues to burn today, drawing the faithful from across the region.
Benefits
National peaceFamily safetyWish fulfillmentAcademic successProtection from misfortuneGood fortuneRecovery from illness
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