Tochoji Temple

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Highly recommended. Go upstairs in the main building, pay ¥50 and have quite the experience under the great Buddha

Patty Nermal a month ago

This temple is a must-see. It's located in the center of the city so it's easy to find. If you're coming from Hakata station, you can walk from there for around 10 minutes.

Seah Jia Hui 2 months ago

Interesting Buddhist temple with less people during the weekdays. There’s a big Buddha to see inside, admission fee 50 yen. Spend 15 mins here max unless you are a Buddhist. Visit the souvenir shop beside for matcha and biscuits.

Hillal 3 months ago

One of the oldest temples in Japan, it is certainly worth the visit and the 100 yen or so that you will spend. The temple grounds are compact but I spent over an hour just admiring the vegetation, checking out the gravestones and pagoda and thinking of the work put into building them, and listening to the bulbuls and crows. Make sure you don't miss the giant wooden Buddha! I was in awe at how immense it was, not what I was expecting. There's an interesting gallery comprised of 10 or so hellscapes, and a dark passageway under the Buddha. Intriguing experience for only 50 yen! I wish there was something in English explaining where the hellscapes were (there seemed to be some kind of audio in Japanese). A short film detailing the process of erecting the Buddha would have also been a nice supplement.

CHAYANAN DINSAKUN 6 months ago

This temple is pretty much a very small place located in the city area and is very easy to access by bus. The area is highlighted by the red and gold pagoda and a shrine of worship next to it. The place also housed the biggest wooden buddha and it truly amazing. Visit this area to add to your list to visit in Hakata area.