What other travelers are saying about Confucius Shrine (Koshi-byo)
Lovely shrine, beautiful inlays and rich history. Not a quick pit stop shrine if that’s what you want, more of a stop, explore, and read up in the museum part. No foreign signs so translate comes in handy, but honestly we just came to see the architecture.
One of the few temples that charge a small entry fee but it’s well worth it and under £4. Plenty of photo opportunities, a museum to visit behind the temple, access to the temple and you can even feed the fish for a small charge.
My wife had found this ... Fascinating and lots of history of Chinese Buddhism in Nagasaki.
Entrance fee included museum (good exhibits. No photos allowed, signage in Japanese / Chinese).
You can buy koi food to feed the fish in a small pond.
The Nagasaki Koshibyo Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of China offers a serene and beautifully maintained glimpse into Chinese culture and history. The vibrant architecture, detailed stone carvings, and tranquil courtyards create a peaceful atmosphere. The museum’s exhibits, though modest in size, showcase the long-standing ties between China and Nagasaki with well-curated artifacts. A short stop, especially for those interested in cultural exchange and architecture.
The Nagasaki Confucius Shrine is unique for being an authentic Chinese-style mausoleum outside of China dedicated to Confucius, and it's considered to be the only shrine built by and for the Chinese community in Japan.
Visitors can explore magnificent Chinese architecture, a collection of artifacts related to Confucius, and learn about his teachings and philosophies through exhibitions in the associated museum.
The "Analects" are a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius and his contemporaries, compiled into a book that is central to Confucianism. The shrine is known for honoring Confucius and his teachings, including the "Analects".
The Confucius Shrine in Nagasaki was first constructed in 1893 by Chinese residents of Nagasaki with financial support from the Qing Dynasty government.
