Tocho-ji is an old Buddhist temple located in Fukuoka City, in the north of Kyushu island in Japan. Built in the 9th century by Shingon monk Kukai, since 1992 it is home to Japan’s tallest wooden sitting Buddha: a statue measuring 10.8 meters high and weighing more than 30 tons.

Tōchō-ji (東長寺) is a Shingon temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Nangakuzan (南岳山). It was founded by Kūkai in 806, making it the oldest Shingon temple on the island of Kyushu.

May 7, 2018 · Tocho-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Fukuoka. It is one of the major attractions within the city, and is a definite must-visit when in Fukuoka. In this post I will introduce you to a bit of the history of the place along with a walkthrough of some of …

Jan 18, 2025 · Tochoji Temple, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is a Shingon Sect temple said to have been first opened by the famous monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) upon his return to Japan after completing his training in the Tang Dynasty.

Jan 9, 2025 · After returning to Japan from China, he spent around four years in Hakata and founded his first temple, Tōchō-ji (真言宗 東長寺), in 806. Since the late 20th century, what has been drawing tourists to the temple is Japan’s Biggest Wooden Gautama Buddha sitting Statue, known as Fukuoka Daibutsu.

Tochoji Temple is also known for the tombs of Tadayuki Kuroda II and Mitsuyuki III, lords of Chikuzen Province. The 16.1 m high wooden Shakyamuni Buddha, known as the Fukuoka Daibutsu, is the largest seated statue in Japan.

Tocho-ji (Source : ) This is the first Japanese temple of Shingon Buddhism that has Fukuoka Daibutsu, one of the largest Japanese wooden sitting statue of Buddha, which is 10.8 meters high and 30 tons weight.

May 16, 2013 · It is said that Tocho-ji (東長寺) was dedicated to the Buddhist saint Kukai who built it in 806. In the temple cemetery Tadayuki (the second lord of the Kuroda clan in the Edo period [1602-1654]), Mitsuyuki (the third lord [1628-1707]) …

Dec 25, 2022 · On the side of the busy Taihaku-dori (大博通り) street of Fukuoka city (福岡); lies Tochoji (Tochouji/Tōchōji/東長寺), a rather small and peaceful temple. Do not let it’s soothing appearance deceive you however, as Tochoji is one of the oldest temples in the island of Kyushu ( …

Feb 8, 2018 · Avec son élégante pagode rouge et construit au bord d’une des avenues les plus fréquentées de Fukuoka, le temple Tôchô-ji est im-man-qua-ble. Il fait partie des visites incontournables de Fukuoka, celles que je conseille à tout voyageur.