Sōfukuji

📍 Gifu, Gifu · Nagara Fukumitsu 2403-1

About

Mountain 神護山
Sect 臨済宗妙心寺派
Principal 延命地蔵菩薩・聖観音
Founded 伝:鎌倉時代(再興:永正8年・1511年)
Founder 斎藤利匡
Heritage 織田信長・信忠廟所(岐阜市指定史跡)

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:30

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Standing on the banks of the Nagara River, Sōfukuji is an ancient Zen temple that has carved a long history in Gifu. Together with the pure flow of the river, it has brought peace to the hearts of many people as a revered place. In the quiet temple grounds, the passage of time is felt slowly, and visitors are freed from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Through Buddhist teachings, this temple, like a treasure of Gifu, has supported the spiritual growth and tranquility of people's hearts.

Benefits

spiritual fulfillmentacademic successmental stabilityancestral venerationhealing from illnessgood fortune and prosperity

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