Confucius was a Chinese philosopher whose teachings prior to his death in 479 BC are still revered today. In 1893, during the Qing dynasty (also called the Manchu dynasty), the local Chinese built the Nagasaki Confucian Shrine patterned after the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China. The Gimon Gate (rebuilt in 1967) is the most elaborate of three gates. It was traditionally reserved for the passage of gods and the emperor. The property also contains the Historical Museum of China exhibiting national treasures supplied by Chinese museums.
