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Sofuku-ji

Sofuku-ji

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Edo period · Temples · National Treasures

Sofuku-ji

崇福寺 (そうふくじ)

Nagasaki, Nagasaki

Sofuku-ji is a temple in Nagasaki, Nagasaki. Its Daiyu Hoden (Main Hall) and Daiippo-mon Gate are designated National Treasures (Early Edo period, 1644–1646).

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Key facts

Designation
National Treasures
Era
Edo period
Type
Temples
Location
Nagasaki, Nagasaki
Address
長崎県長崎市鍛冶屋町

Key facts

Designation
National Treasures
Era
Edo period
Type
Temples
Location
Nagasaki, Nagasaki
Address
長崎県長崎市鍛冶屋町

Buildings designated as National Treasures

  • Sofuku-ji Daiyu Hoden (Main Hall)

    Era
    Early Edo period
    Year
    1646
    Structure
    five bays wide, four bays deep, two-story, hip-and-gable roof, traditional flat-and-round tile roofing
    Designated
    March 31, 1953
    See it in the Agency’s database
  • Sofuku-ji Daiippo-mon Gate

    Era
    Early Edo period
    Year
    1644
    Structure
    four-post gate, hip-and-gable roof, traditional flat-and-round tile roofing
    Designated
    March 31, 1953
    See it in the Agency’s database

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Facts such as eras, structures and locations are edited and translated by us from the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ database of nationally designated cultural properties. The Agency and the national government did not produce this page.

Database of nationally designated cultural properties

Checked on November 6, 2026

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