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KOMYOZENJI TEMPLE

Komyozenji Temple near Fukuoka, features two styles of Japanese garden; a stone zen garden plus a stone and moss garden.

Komyozenji Temple is located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Komyozenji Temple is a Zen temple founded in 1273 by a Buddhist priest called Tetsugyu Enshin, former nobleman of Sugawara clan. Komyozenji Temple is known for alpine roses and autumn leaves and its garden is the only Japanese garden of genuine Karesansui style in Kyushu. In the garden are the lands of moss and the sea of white tiny rocks. At the front of the garden are set out the rocks presenting the Chinese character meaning light.

Stone and Moss Garden Komyozenji Temple
Stone and Moss Garden Komyozenji Temple

Komyozenji Temple Location

2-16-1, Saifu, Dazaifu
By train: Take Nishitetsu train and get off at Dazaifu Station (10min. walk)
Admission fee: 200yen
Open hours: 8am-5pm

Stone and Moss Garden Komyozenji Temple
Stone and Moss Garden Komyozenji Temple
 

Zen Garden Komyozenji Temple
Zen Garden Komyozenji Temple
 

Komyozenji Temple Pictures

We have 28 unique pictures of the beautiful Komyozenji Temple and its Japanese gardens.

 

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Last edited on 29/09/09