Obaku-san Manpuku-ji Temple
Manpuku-ji is the head temple of the Obaku Zen sect, at 34 Sanbanwari, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto. Founded in 1661 by the Chinese monk Ingen Ryuki, its halls keep their original Chinese Ming-dynasty style; the Tenno-den, Daiyu Hoden, and Hatto buildings are National Treasures. Hours are 9:00–17:00 (reception until 16:30); admission is ¥500 for adults. Five minutes on foot from Obaku Station on the JR Nara and Keihan Uji lines.
Before you go
Manpuku-ji is the head temple of the Obaku sect in Uji, Kyoto, with the mountain name Obaku-san. It was founded in 1661 by the Chinese monk Ingen Ryuki (official).
- Three National Treasures—Tenno-den, Daiyu Hoden, and Hatto—all in Chinese Ming style.
- Fucha ryori: the vegetarian cuisine Ingen brought from China; the temple says its 300-year-old flavors can be tasted here.
- Hotei festival fair on the second Sunday of each month except February and August (official).
- Night special viewing with light art, 10 October 2026–21 February 2027 (official).
- Getting there
- Five minutes on foot from Obaku Station on the JR Nara Line and Keihan Uji Line (official). Parking available: ¥600 per 90 minutes for cars, ¥200 per extra 30 minutes (official).
- Booking
- Admission: ¥500 adults, ¥500 university/high school students, ¥300 junior high, ¥300 elementary; groups of 30+: ¥450/¥300/¥250/¥200 (official). Hours 9:00–17:00, reception until 16:30.
Founded in 1661 by Ingen Ryuki and later renamed the Obaku sect under shogunate policy. Its layout follows Chinese Ming-dynasty monastic architecture, preserved as built—with no other such example in Japan; three buildings are National Treasures and 20 more are Important Cultural Properties (official).
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How do I get there?
Five minutes on foot from Obaku Station on the JR Nara and Keihan Uji lines (official).
Can I eat fucha ryori?
The temple introduces it on its official site and serves it here; check the site for bookings.
Which buildings are National Treasures?
The Tenno-den, Daiyu Hoden, and Hatto (official).
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