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Komyozen-ji Temple, Dazaifu

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#2 of 13 in Historic Sites in Dazaifu

Enjoy a moment of peaceful reflection in the Zen gardens of Komyozen-ji Temple. Replete with standing stones and carefully raked gravel, the gardens reputedly date back to the 12th century. You can see a simple garden in front of the temple, but it's really worth paying the entrance fee to see the quiet and picturesque rear garden. Here, you'll feel cut off from the outside world, surrounded by maple trees (some apparently 300 years old), Japanese Buddhist sculptures, and islands of moss. Arrange your visit to Komyozen-ji Temple and discover more family-friendly attractions in Dazaifu using our Dazaifu tour itinerary builder .

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By kaminarikozo On May 1, 2018

苔寺の別名でも親しまれ、2つの庭は名園としても知られている。前庭は九州唯一の石庭。 15個の石を光の字に配した「仏光石庭」。秋の紅葉の季節にもう一度訪ねたい。 more »

Being used by the MOSS Temple also known as the two garden is known as a famous. Front yard is a rock garden in Kyushu, only. Buddha mitsuishi garden 15 stones arranged to light. Fall foliage season you want to visit again.

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By Tajix T On March 29, 2018

私が訪れた時は、一人でした。受付のおじいさんは優しそうで、良い人でした。美しい石庭でしたが、内部では撮影禁止です。拝観料500円。御朱印は書き置きで、300円でした。素晴らしいお寺でした。 more »

When I visited was the one. He was so gentle, good people. Had a beautiful garden inside a is prohibited. Admission fee: 500 yen. Note the nokyo-Sho, it was 300 yen. It was a great temple.

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By Kimitaka S On March 17, 2018

Komyozenji is a small temple near Dazaifu Tenmangu. Since it is not on a tourist street, there are much less people to visit it than Tenmangu. The entrance is just $2, which is quite moderate in Japan... more »

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By Phuong Anh Pham On October 13, 2017

Was closed when we were there but the garden alone was mesmerisingly calm. Fotos were not allowed though. A very special feeling and vibe

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By Ritika Nevatia On December 2, 2017

Fantastic in the fall. I'm here inside the garden, and the stones, the leaves and the silence is very settling :)

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By Chu Hao Wang On December 19, 2016

It's a very historic temple. It's very QUIET and it also has zen gardens, all of which creates a Zen atmosphere. It's not very big but it's a great experience.

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By Jongbae son On October 13, 2016

3 years ago, I went to this place and love this place. After then I visited Fukuoka 2 times more, but I can't enter this temple because it was closed every time when I visit there. If I have a chance to go Fukuoka again, I really want to go Kōmyōzen-ji! It has really fantastic view.

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By Thomas Roux On February 11, 2015

Small one. Very peaceful, you can hear the ceremonies going on. Visit here during spring or autumn to see the best designed zen garden around. You need to stay on the temple balcony, can't walk the garden but still, it's breathtaking.

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