Kōmyō-in Temple
光明院
Kōmyō-in Temple is a historic Edo-period Shingon temple with Shinsengumi ties and unique natural monuments.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
- Founded in the early Edo period.
- Its principal image is Fudo Myoo.
- The Shinsengumi lodged here in 1868.
What to see
- Temple grounds include a main hall, sanmon, and bell tower.
- Grave of haiku poet Akimoto Soju.
- Monument to Shigenen Nakamura.
- Monument to Niroku Machiyama.
- A tarayo tree designated as a city natural monument.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kōmyō-in Temple Open in Google Maps
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