Shofukuji Temple

Shofukuji Temple is the first Zen temple in Japan, built by Zen master Yosai who returned from the Southern Song Dynasty China in 1195. Yosai brought back tea leaves with him, giving rise to the tea culture of Hakata, which later spread to the rest of the country. The Hakata-bei, or wall, constructed during the 16th century still stands there.