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Isamu YonedaKomyozenji Temple in Fukuoka hides a quiet and undisturbed harmony between humanity and nature in this peaceful garden.
Komyozenji Temple
The Komyozenji Temple in Kyoto is a Buddhist temple that was founded in 1273 by the Buddhist priest Tetsugyu Enshin. The temple is known for its rhododendrons, autumn leaves and Karesansui rock gardens and belongs to the Tofukuji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. In the Main hall is a statue of the Medicine Buddha Bhaisajyaguru.
The main attraction of Komyozenji is its beautiful Japanese gardens. The temple has two rock gardens that visitors can admire. The smaller of the two gardens consists of fifteen rocks set amid raked pebbles. The rocks are distributed in such a way that they form the Japanese symbol for "" light "". The larger garden can be viewed from the main building of the temple. In addition to stones, it also houses some plants. The entire garden of the Komyozenji Temple is one of the most attractive temple gardens in Western Japan.
Overview
Address
2-16-1 Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka (Map) (Directions)Hours
8:00 - 17:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
8:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
8:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
8:00 - 17:00
Thursday
8:00 - 17:00
Friday
8:00 - 17:00
Saturday
8:00 - 17:00
Sunday
8:00 - 17:00
Holidays
8:00 - 17:00
Phone Number
092-922-4053General Amenities
- Free guides/pamphlets
- Paid parking
Language support
- English
Payment Method
- Pay by cash
- Credit cards accepted
Access
Take the train from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station to Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station. Change to the Dazaifu line and get off at Dazaifu Station. Exit the station and turn right down a high street with lots of souvenir shops. Turn right at the end of the street (the opposite way from Tenmangu Shrine) and walk for about 100m.
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