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- Tochoji Temple
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2-4, Gokusho-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
This head temple of Shingon Buddhism Kyushu sect is given the special name Nangakuzan. It is dedicated to a famous monk called Kobo-Daishi (Kukai). According to tradition, Kobo-daishi set up this temple when he came back from China and prayed for the eastward dissemination of Tantric Buddhism. Th...
- Kanzeonji temple
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092-922-1811
5-6-1, Kanzeonji, Dazaifu
The fantastic main hall of the temple is said to have been built by emperor Tenchi, taking over 20 years. It is also known to house the oldest temple bell in Japan which is designated as a national treasure.
- Komyozenji temple
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092-922-4053
2-16-1, Saifu, Dazaifu
Komyozenji is a Zen temple founded in 1273 by a Buddhist priest called Tetsugyu Enshin, former nobleman of Sugawara clan. The temple is known for alpine roses and autumn leaves and its garden is the only Japanese garden of genuine Karesansui style in Kyushu. In the garden are the lands of moss an...
- Sasaguri Nanzo-in
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092-947-7195
1035, Sasaguri, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun
This temple is said to have once been located in Koyasan mountain. The Buddhist statue of the temple, 41 meters in length and 11 meters in height, is said to be the biggest bronze statue in the world and is well worth seeing.
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