Kokubunji Temple (Echizen City)
By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu in 741, Kokubunji Temple was built in Takefu (present-day Echizen City), where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Soja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, Echizen (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture) was a large province encompassing Kaga as well. It is thought that Kokubunji Temple was also a magnificent structure occupying vast grounds. The principal image is a seated statue of Tenpai Yakushi Nyorai, said to be the work of the Nara period monk Gyoki. It is a secret Buddha and cannot always be seen.
Goma fire rituals can be observed at 10:00 AM on the second Sunday of every month (except January, February, and November).
*Subject to change without notice
【Goshuin stamp】 Handwritten or pre-written
◆Donation: 300 yen and up
◆Reception Location／Priest's quarters
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-3088（Kokubunji Temple）
- Address
- 福井県越前市京町1-6-2
- Getting There
- About a 10-minute walk from Hapi-Line Takefu Station / 10 minutes by car from Takefu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway
- Car Park
- Yes
