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Sofukuji Temple

A temple that was generously protected by Lord Nobunaga as a place for his family's spiritual awakening.

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Sofukuji, a temple of the Rinzai Myoshinji sect, was founded in 1511. Lord Oda Nobunaga protected it as a Bodhi place when he moved to Gifu in 1567.

The "Oda Nobunaga and Son Mausoleum," where the memorial tablets of Lord Nobunaga and his son Nobutada are enshrined, can be viewed in the garden. After Nobunaga and Nobutada fell victim to the betrayal by Akechi Mitsuhide in the Incident at Honno-ji, Nobunaga's concubine, Onabe no kata, sent their relics to this temple. An "Oda Nobunaga Memorial Service" is held here on the first Saturday of November during the "Gifu Nobunaga Festival" each year.

The "Blood Ceiling" in the main hall is a valuable historical artifact telling the story of the Sengoku period. After Nobunaga's grandson Hidenobu sided with Ishida Mitsunari of the Western Army during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Gifu Castle was heavily attacked by the Eastern Army. The ceiling of the main hall was made from the floorboards of Gifu Castle to mourn the fallen soldiers, and bloodstains can still be seen today, indicating the intensity of the battle.

Highlights

  • A temple that enshrines the memorial tablets of Lord Nobunaga and his son Nobutada.
  • An "Oda Nobunaga Memorial Service" is held annually on the first Saturday of November.
  • The "Blood Ceiling" in the main hall remains as a testament to the fall of Gifu Castle.

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  • The "Oda Nobunaga and Son Mausoleum" is located behind the main hall.

    The "Oda Nobunaga and Son Mausoleum" is located behind the main hall.

  • The memorial tablets of the father and son are placed in the Tablet Hall to the right of the mausoleum.

    The memorial tablets of the father and son are placed in the Tablet Hall to the right of the mausoleum.

  • When Nobunaga entered Gifu, he transferred the memorial tablet of his young concubine, Yoshino, to this temple as her Bodhi place.

    When Nobunaga entered Gifu, he transferred the memorial tablet of his young concubine, Yoshino, to this temple as her Bodhi place.

  • The "Blood Ceiling" in the main hall narrates the history of Gifu Castle, which fell about a month before the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

    The "Blood Ceiling" in the main hall narrates the history of Gifu Castle, which fell about a month before the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

  • Sofukuji Temple is a Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1511.

    Sofukuji Temple is a Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1511.

  • The main hall houses valuable historical materials related to the Oda family.

    The main hall houses valuable historical materials related to the Oda family.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?
A

Yes.

Q

Is parking available?
A

Yes, there are spaces for 18 cars and 2 buses.

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Are coin lockers available?
A

Not available.

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Are there any smoking areas?
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Not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
崇福寺
Postal Code
502-0817
Address
2403-1 Nagarafukumitsu, Gifu City, Gifu
Telephone
058-231-2613
Closed
January 15, May 7, August 1, August 5
Business Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed at 4:30pm from November to February)
Admission
Entry fee Adults 200yen, Children 150yen
Access
From JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, ride the Bus City Roop Line counter-clock direction for 18 minutes, and get off at NAGARAGAWAKOKUSAIKAIGIJOKITAGUCHI, and about walk 3 minutes.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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