Manpuku-ji (萬福寺)

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Manpukuji was founded in 1661 by a Chinese monk, and its head priests have remained Chinese for 14 generations until finally Japanese nationals started to head the temple. Today Manpuku-ji is a large temple complex with a number of sub-temples in the neighbourhood. On the grounds of the temple are several large structures, including a huge gate ("Sanmon") and two large halls. All structures are linked by covered alleys under the roof of which hang numerous brass lanterns, which allows a visit of this temple even on a rainy day.

Several objects of cult can be found along the long alleys. The most famous one is a large wooden fish used to toll hours (the fish is partially hollow to make it resonate). It is hanged in front of the dining hall. While these devices are common in temples, this one is (one of) the largest.

Most if not all sub-temples are not accessible, but a little of broken Japanese can sometimes open some doors.

Recommended for: Access: 500 円

Nearest location: Shōdensansō 松殿山荘 (1.2km)

External links: Website, ウィキペディア, Wikipedia, Wikipédia, Trip Advisor, Kyoto Design, 京都風光, Marutake, そうだ京都, Satellite view, Map

Keywords: Japan, 日本, Japon, Kyoto, 京都, Uji, 萬福寺, Manpuku-ji, temple, 寺院, 仏閣

Statistics: visited on 6 occasions, id 278, 44 photos (46 extra photos can be found in the archive).

In Manpuku-ji:

Zuikō-in (瑞光院)
Zuikō-in (瑞光院)
 
Photos of Manpuku-ji:

Temple courtyard (Manpuku-ji 萬福寺)
Window detail (Manpuku-ji 萬福寺)
Wooden sign detail (Manpuku-ji 萬福寺)
Detail of a large fish-shaped wooden gong (Manpuku-ji 萬福寺)
Detail of temple facade (Manpuku-ji 萬福寺)
Dark gate in a corner of the Manpukuji temple complex, Kyoto, Japan
Azalea blooming next to cute little white gate on the grounds of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Metallic gong and wooden hammer, Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Satsuki rhododendron blooming in a corner of the large grounds of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Biblical rainfall in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Round window on a large hall of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Blooming rhododendron and traditional temple architecture in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Man praying in the distance in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Old roof tile used as element of a large rock garden in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Fire hydrant or cistern indicated by painted bamboo on a raked rocked garden of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Simple wooden gong in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Hexagonal pattern on black sand garden, Manpukuji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Monk and round window, Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Monk walking, Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Stamp of the creator of a wooden sign in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Detail of a fish-shaped wooden gong, Manpukku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Detail of a sign carved in wood, Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Bamboo grove in Manpuku-ji temple grounds, Kyoto, Japan
Entrance to a tea room in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Raked gravel grounds and two stone lanterns in front of the gate to a subtemple of Manpukuji, Kyoto, Japan
A gate in the vast grounds of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Large hall in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Three vertical green tablets on the walls of a hall of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Green wooden plaque, Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Large green bell under red wooden roof, Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
Lone visitor walking on a covered alley in the large expanse of Manpuku-ji temple grounds, Kyoto, Japan
Round window on a large hall of the Manpukuji temple complex, Kyoto, Japan
Bellflower shaped window on a large hall of Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan
White wall with protruding stones in Manpuku-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan