Album: Japan – Nagasaki favs [2025]

POI: Kōfuku-ji Inner Hall
Fun Fact: The temple buildings here feature “Obaku” style architectural details, which are far more Chinese-influenced than typical Japanese Zen temples, characterized by stark white walls and heavy timber framing.

POI: Kōfuku-ji Temple Playground
Fun Fact: It is quite common for Japanese Buddhist temples to host community playgrounds or kindergartens within their grounds, seamlessly blending ancient spiritual spaces with daily, modern life.

POI: Kōfuku-ji Temple Eaves
Fun Fact: The ornate, curved roofline (karahafu style) isn’t just beautiful—it serves a highly practical purpose by efficiently shedding heavy rainwater during Nagasaki’s wet season.