Fukusen-ji — Attraction in Nakagusuku

Naritasan Fukusen-ji, a Buddhist Temple from 1975 in Naha, is popular for Okinawa residents because the Temple is located at mountain top area, and visitors can have clear Pacific Ocean views from the Temple. Thus, many worshippers and non-worshipper visitors would visit the Temple at new year eve and prepare for the blessing of New-year Sunrise in the early morning.

The Temple does offer various religious services, including baby and young children's 753 praying for safe birth and growing, driver-safety praying, praying for the deceased unborn babies, and other services.

Naritasan Fukusen-ji is located at few minutes' drive from Nakagusuku Castle Ruins.

The Temple is free for entry, and there are a few parking spots. Waiting for parking can be long in weekend when there are religious activities or on new year...

This was a place I used to visit early morning on weekends for opening meditation (prayers) and then helping polish the brass. I warmly remember the chief priest Ito-san (~1993-1997). The temple is dedicated to Fudo-myo-o a fierce Buddhist deity responsible for cutting thru delusions. Great and...

This was the first Buddhist temple I've visited. It seemed really nice. There was a ceremony that was happening when we got there and we were able to observe that, which was really interesting. Very beautiful place and great...