Kōmyō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple, founded in 1396.
• Known as Daizosan Komyoji.
• Served as the family temple for the Esashi and Iwaki clans.
• Designated the leading temple of Esashi around 1800.

What to see

• A seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is the main image.
• Temple grounds include a main hall, bell tower, and pagoda.
• A wooden seated Jizo Bosatsu statue dates from 1402.
• The Jizo statue is a prefectural tangible cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.