Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino

Name: Kōmyōzen-ji
Address: 2-16-1 Saifu, Chikushino, 818-0117, Japan
Telephone: +81 92-922-4053

#4 among attractions in Chikushino

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist architecture, Garden, More...

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Facts and practical information

Kōmyōzen-ji 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. ()

Local name: 光明寺 Elevation: 180 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°31'6"N, 130°32'2"E

Address

2-16-1 SaifuChikushino 818-0117 Japan

Contact

+81 92-922-4053

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Day trips

Kōmyōzen-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Dazaifu, Kyushu National Museum, Kanzeon-ji.

~1170 ftN
Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
6 min walk • Dazaifu Tenman-gū is a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the city of Chikushino, Japan, and is one of the country's most cherished spiritual sites. Founded in 919 AD, this historic shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet,...
1.1 miW
Museum, Historical place
Dazaifu, Chikushino
28 min walk • The Dazaifu is a Japanese term for the regional government in Kyushu from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name may also refer to the seat of government which grew into the modern city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture.
~1220 ftE
Sleek, contemporary art and history museum
Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino
6 min walk • The Kyushu National Museum opened on October 16, 2005 in Dazaifu near Fukuoka—the first new national museum in Japan in over 100 years, and the first to elevate the focus on history over art.
0.8 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino
20 min walk • Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu.
0.8 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
21 min walk • Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.
1 miSW
City, Area
Dazaifu, Chikushino
26 min walk • Dazaifu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, part of the greater Fukuoka metropolitan area. Nearby cities include Ōnojō and Chikushino. Although mostly mountainous, it does have arable land used for paddy fields and market gardening.
0.6 miS
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Women's Junior College, Chikushino
16 min walk • Fukuoka Women's Junior College is a private university junior college headquartered in Japan 4-16-1 Gojo Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was established in 1966. There is no relationship between the corporation and another similar names Fukuoka Women's University.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
Japan University of Economics, Chikushino
27 min walk • Japan University of Economics abbreviated as Nikkeidai is a private university headquartered in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
~1980 ftSE
Universities and schools
Chikushi Jogakuen University, Chikushino
10 min walk • Chikushi Jogakuen University, abbreviated as Chikujo is a private women's college in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
0.6 miS
Universities and schools
Fukuoka International University, Chikushino
15 min walk • Fukuoka International University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, established in 1998.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Chikushino
25 min walk • Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. The school was founded in 2002 and adopted the present name in 2008. It closed in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kōmyōzen-ji open?

Kōmyōzen-ji is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kōmyōzen-ji?

Nearby attractions include Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino (6 min walk), Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino (6 min walk), Chikushi Jogakuen University, Chikushino (10 min walk), Fukuoka International University, Chikushino (15 min walk).

How to get to Kōmyōzen-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kōmyōzen-ji:

Train

Dazaifu (5 min walk)
Gojo (18 min walk)