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is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan. Its early 15th century Jizō hall is a registered National Treasure of Japan. It is considered to be the oldest intact building in Tokyo Prefecture and a unique example of Kamakura architecture. ==History== Shofuku-ji was founded in 1270. The temple records state that the Jizō hall was built in 1278 under the sponsorship of Kamakura Regent Hōjō Tokiyori. Tradition holds that the Regent fell ill while on hunting expedition and was nursed back to health back by a resident priest. In gratitude, Tokiyori commissioned builders from Kamakura to build the Jizō hall.〔Coaldrake (1996) pp. 97-103〕 There is some question as to the accuracy of this story given that Tokiyori died in 1263. Nonetheless, official patronage from Kamakura was key in the temple construction. It is worth noting that the temple may have been founded and constructed during the ministry of Tokiyori's son, Hōjō Tokimune under whose authority Japan successfully defended itself against Mongol Invasions.〔Papinot (1910) p. 165〕 It is disclosed that the Jizo hall was built in 1407 by the writing in India ink. This writing was found in 1933, when the Jizo hall was repaired. The writing also shows that this temple has been dedicated to Jizo Bodhisattva since this was founded. Consequently, there are two theories of the time when Shofuku-ji was founded. However, fortunately, this temple remains the state when this was founded, although this has been sometimes in danger.〔国宝大辞典 全五巻 五 建造物(1985) pp. 277〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Shōfuku-ji (Higashimurayama)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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