Jofuku Park （）

A park dedicated to Jofuku, who came searching for the elixir of life around 2200 years ago.

This park was built to commemorate Jofuku, a Chinese scholar who came to Japan on the order of Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang to search for the elixir of life. Jofuku was buried where the park is now; his gravestone is in the center. In August 1994, a Chinese-style gate was constructed at the entrance to the park, and there is also a stele and a monument dedicated to his seven loyal disciples. Entry is free, and bicycles and cheongsam (traditional Chinese dresses) can be rented from the gift shop in the park.

The Legend of Jofuku
The mystery of Jofuku and his followers

Jofuku came to Japan with a group of 3000 boys and girls, and in Shingu found Tendai Uyaku, an herb that he believed could grant immortal life. However, Jofuku was enchanted by Shingu's natural beauty and comfortable climate, so he and his followers settled down here, and taught the locals how to farm, fish, and hunt whales.

Tomb of Jofuku

Jofuku Souvenirs

Products made with Tendai Uyaku, like Jofuku Tea and natural soap, are also available at the gift shop.

Cheongsam (Traditional Chinese Dress) Rental

URL	http://www.jofuku.or.jp/ (in Japanese)
Add	Jofuku 1-4-24, Shingu [Google Maps]
Tel	0735-21-7672
Open	8:30-17:00 (Park) 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00 (Gift Shop)
Regular holiday	Open 365 days/year
Parking Lot	Available (prices below): ・Regular vehicles: Free up to 1 hour (park visitors only); 200 yen for the second hour; 50 yen per 30 minutes after ・Large vehicles: Free up to 1 hour (park visitors only); 520 yen per 30 minutes after
Price	Free
Credit Card	N/A
Duty free	N/A
HP user benefits	Free Jofuku Tea
Free Wi-Fi	Available
Toilet	Available
Lounge	Not available
Souvenir Shop	Available
Notes	Cheongsam rental is available for 500 yen. Bicycle rental is available (500 yen/day; ordinary type bicycles). This is convenient for visiting around Shingu.

GoogleMap

Access	1 minute on foot from JR Shingu Station

Jofuku Park （ ）