[2025 Nagasaki Attraction] Travel Guide for The Confucian Temple, the Chinese Museum of Successive Generations (Updated Feb)
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The Nagasaki Confucius Temple was built in Meiji 26 (1893) and was jointly funded by the Qing government and overseas Chinese in Japan. It is the only authentic Chinese-style Confucius Temple in Japan. Its architectural scale is comparable to that of this temple in Qufu City, Shandong Province. The main halls are all magnificent with yellow glazed tile roofs and white marble railings. The Dacheng Hall is enshrined with the statue of Confucius and the tablets of the 4 saints. On both sides are large stone statues of the seventy-two sages of Confucius' disciples. Each is about 1.8 meters high and weighs 2 tons. The full set of sacrificial utensils in the hall are copied from those of the Confucian Temple in Qufu. The essence of Chinese history, culture and traditional art can be seen everywhere in the temples represented by Yimen and Dacheng Hall, which show traditional aesthetics. The Chinese History Museum deep in the Dacheng Hall was built in 1983 to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchanges between China and Japan. Important cultural relics provided by domestic museums in China are permanently displayed here.
Nagasaki Confucius Shrine and Chinese Historical Museum
📍Nagasaki Confucius Shrine and Chinese Historical Museum
🏷️ 〒850-0931 Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, Minamiyamate-machi 2-10
🚶♀️Nagasaki Station, 10 minutes by tram, 3 minutes walk from Oura Cathedral
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🕐9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
🪧Monday
💰Adults: 660 yen, High school students: 440 yen, Elementary and middle school students: 330 yen
* The price includes the museum admission fee
The vividly colorful and traditional Chinese architectural style of the shrine creates a solemn atmosphere the moment you step inside.
The main hall, which enshrines the largest seated statue of Confucius in Japan, and the seventy-two wise men statues, each with a unique face, are truly impressive and majestic.
The adjacent Chinese Historical Museum constantly exhibits precious cultural relics of national treasure class from museums across China, including the Beijing Palace Museum. The historical materials hall also displays related materials and numerous fine items owned by the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine. It is an excellent spot to learn about Confucius and the Confucius Shrine.
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Hidden Gem in Nagasaki?! Nagasaki Confucius Shrine.
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You might feel like you're in a different world, greeted by the seventy-two wise men stone statues! It has a unique atmosphere.
Suddenly appearing in the urban area of Nagasaki City, this Chinese-style architecture is a must-see.
You've probably heard of it at least once, a place dedicated to Confucius. There's also a museum attached.
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When I visited, there were no people around, and I felt like I had wandered into another world.
If you like surreal spots, you'll definitely love this place.
It's interesting how it subtly incorporates the current trend (projection mapping). It's kind of a strange place.
You'll be surprised by its location, so I recommend visiting. The building suddenly appears out of nowhere.
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📍 Nagasaki Confucius Shrine
10-36 Ouramachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
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A Special Visit to the Nagasaki Confucian Shrine
Visiting the Confucian Shrine in Nagasaki was a special experience. This mausoleum, one of the city's important cultural landmarks, is the only Confucian tomb built outside of China with the help of Chinese artisans. Upon arrival, I was amazed by the design of traditional Chinese buildings and decorations.
I toured the spacious courtyard, enjoyed the beauty of the garden, and the artistic inscriptions that adorned the shrine. I visited the museum inside the shrine, which houses historical exhibits that inform about the life and philosophical teachings of Confucius. The atmosphere was quiet and filled with contemplation, providing me an opportunity to reflect on the depth of Confucian philosophy. My visit to the Nagasaki Confucian Shrine was filled with culture and history, leaving a deep impression on me.