Kōmyōzen-ji

33°31′06″N 130°32′03″E Kōmyōzen-ji (光明禅寺) is a Zen temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school in 1273. Kōmyōzen-ji is celebrated for its karesansui garden, the only example in Kyushu.[1][2]

Karesansui garden at Kōmyōzen-ji

See also
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References
  1. "Kōmyōzenji". Dazaifu Tenman-gū. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  2. "Kōmyōzenji". Fukuoka Prefecture Tourist Association. Retrieved 24 March 2011.

(in Japanese) Kōmyōzen-ji homepage (photographs)


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