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Taku Confucian Shrine

Saga · Taku · Architecture

Japanese name: 多久聖廟

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Taku Confucian Shrine
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WHAT TO DOTaku Confucian Shrine

One of Japan's few surviving Confucian temples, copying the Chinese form in timber, and still holding its rites.

WHERESaga

South (Kashima & Ogi) · Taku

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One of Japan's few surviving Confucian temples, copying the Chinese form in timber, and still holding its rites.

About this place

Taku Seibyō (多久聖廟) is a Confucian temple in the city of Taku, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1921 and a National Important Cultural Property in 1933.

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Founded / opened:1708 Highlights / collection:Important Cultural Property Confucian shrine, Chinese-style design Genre:Architecture

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