Taku Seibyo

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Taku Seibyo

Pay respect to the god of education at one of Japan’s three great Confucius Temples.

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This hall was built by Taku Domain’s 4th lord Taku Shigebumi in 1708, who honored Confucianism. The building enshrines Confucius, the Chinese holy man and the founder of Confucianism, and is Japan’s oldest existing Confucius Temple, counted as one of Japan’s three great Confucius Temples. Familiar as a god of education, many come to worship Confucius here during the entrance examination season. The interior is decorated with Chinese-style carved and lacquered giraffes and phoenixes in a sublime atmosphere.

In every April and October, a ritual is performed to thank Confucius and his disciples. While the imperial court music is played, ritual officers dressed in the ancient Chinese attire offer food and sweet rice wine, play drums carried on their hips and also harps, and perform a dance. The sacred hall is usually closed but you can look at the Confucius statue and the dragon painting on the ceiling on this day. This festival with more than 300 years of history since its foundation is designated as Saga’s important intangible folk cultural asset.

Junior volunteer guides will give you a guided history tour upon reservation throughout the year.

Highlights

  • One of Japan’s oldest existing Confucius Temples.
  • A historical building with a sublime Chinese atmosphere.
  • The 300-year old traditional ritual is a must-see.
  • A junior volunteer guide is available upon reservation 2 weeks in advance.

Photos

  • Taku Seibyo surrounded by fall foliage 
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Taku Seibyo surrounded by fall foliage Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • A traditional event with Japanese imperial music
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    A traditional event with Japanese imperial music Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Ritual officers dressed in the ancient Chinese attire for the traditional event
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Ritual officers dressed in the ancient Chinese attire for the traditional event Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Viewing Taku Seibyo through the imposing Gyoko Gate

    Viewing Taku Seibyo through the imposing Gyoko Gate

  • At night, the hall may be lit up during winter

    At night, the hall may be lit up during winter

Reviews

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  • 曹春

    日本最古老的孔廟之一,有點破破舊舊的都沒有在照顧和維護,令人感到失望。

Details

Name in Japanese
多久聖廟
Postal Code
846-0031
Address
1642 Takumachi, Taku City, Saga
Telephone
0952-75-5112 (Koshi-no-Sato - Home of Confucius)
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm
Admission
Free
Directions
From JR Karatsu Line, Taku Station, ride the Showa Bus, get off at Hontaku Stop and walk 15 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)