Raizan Sennyo-ji temple
One of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry
blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage.
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The temple was founded in 725, Nara period by Seiga, who come from India as a priest
during the period. There is an Important Cultural Property which is the 4.8 meter wooden
Avalokitesvara statue in the main hall. The main hall was founded by Kuroda Tsugutaka
who was the 6th feudal lord of Kuroda clan in Fukuoka.
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400 years of age big maple tree, which has been designated as natural monument of
Fukuoka prefecture, has been said to be planted by him.
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General information
| Address | 624 Raizan, Itoshima-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Chikuzen-maebaru stastiont 45 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport 40 minutes by a vehicle from JR Hakata station 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 90 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Open hours | 9:00 to 16:30 |
| Admission fee |
JPY 400 |
| Days closed | No closing days |
