43.Two Komyo-ji temples

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Jodo sect Komyo-ji temple looked beautiful against the sea from Akashi Castle, so it is commonly known as Hama, beach, Komyo-ji temple. On the other hand, Jodoshin sect Asagao, morning glory, Komyo-ji temple declares that it came from the old Asagao Hermitage and is well-known for “the pond of Hikaru Genji moon viewing” in he Tale of Genji. Each of both was moved to the present place in 1619.

Akashi heritage-map “castle town(Jouka)” 2017

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Photo:Feb.2024
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