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Kōmyōzen-ji 光明禅寺

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.

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Kōmyōzen-ji — 光明禅寺
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LocationDazaifu, Fukuoka (太宰府市 福岡県)
Coordinates33.51838, 130.53418 · Open in Google Maps
TypeTemple garden
Established1273

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