Komyozen-ji Temple (Koke-dera)

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Komyozen-ji Temple, established in 1273, is located at the next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The temple is also called Koke-dera, or moss temple. The temple's garden, expresses a land with moss and an ocean with white sand, is the only Zen garden in Kyushu. The temple is also a good place to see the beautiful colored leaves in the autumn.

Opening Hours

• 8:00 – 17:00

Closed

• No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

• 200 yen

Access / Public Transport

• 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitesu Dazaifu Line

Address / Location

• 2-16-1, Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka, 818-0117

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