Koyasan Shingonsyu Kofukuji Temple

Experience Japanese Culture at Our Beloved Local Temple

Kofukuji Temple in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, is a historic temple founded in 1460. For many years, it has been a beloved place of tranquility for local residents.

The temple offers a variety of experiences, including traditional temple activities such as sutra copying and goma fire rituals, as well as more modern offerings like yoga (reservations are required) and lotus flower crafting. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Despite its long history, Kofuku-ji Temple offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for those interested in experiencing Japanese culture.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	578 Takakukou, Nasu-town, Tochigi, Japan
Telephone Number	81-287-62-1294
Website	https://www.nasu-koufukuji.com/
Price	【Sutra Copying】 Date: 4th Saturday Time: 2:00PM～ Fee: 1,000 yen 【Temple Yoga】 Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10:00AM～ * Reservations are required. Fee: 1,500 yen (First-time: 1,000 yen) 【Lotus Flower Craft】 Date: 1st Thursday Time: 10:00AM～ Fee: 800 yen (Per lotus)
DIRECTIONS	・5 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station ・35 minutes walk from JR Kuroiso Station
Map Code	121 863 283*24

Nasu Area

The Nasu area, in the northeastern part of the prefecture, is famous for the imperial villa located there, and is one of Japan’s premier resort areas with its expansive highlands. The climate has allowed the development of a thriving dairy industry, and while there, you can visit a dairy farm that is open to tourists and offers delicious sweets made from milk, such as soft-serve ice cream and cheesecake. There are also many family-friendly facilities like Safari Park, amusement parks, and hot spring facilities like Shiobara Onsen.