Kōmyōzen-ji, Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Japan.
The temple features two distinct Japanese gardens: a front rock garden with fifteen stones and a rear garden combining moss, stones, and maple trees.
Founded in 1273 by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school, this temple stands as a representation of Kamakura period Buddhist architecture.
The front garden exhibits stones arranged to form the Japanese character for light, demonstrating the connection between Zen philosophy and garden design.
Located five minutes from Dazaifu Station, the temple welcomes visitors between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM with an entrance fee of 500 yen.
This temple contains the only karesansui dry landscape garden found in the Kyushu region of Japan.
Location: Dazaifu
Inception: 1273
Address: 福岡県太宰府市宰府2-16-1
GPS coordinates: 33.51838,130.53418
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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