Daigong Zen Temple

Info

Address:

3628 Sonbe, Kiyama-cho, Sanyo-ki-gun, Saga

Public Transportation:

JR Kiyama Station → 10 minutes by car (temporary bus service during peak times for azaleas and autumn leaves)

Car Access:

15km20 minutes from Chikushino IC on Kyushu Road via Prefectural Road 17.137

Phone Number:

0942-92-2627 (Daigong Zen Temple)

Parking Number:

700 cars/ordinary car 300 yen, bus 1000 yen

Business Hours

8:30 to 18:00 (10 to March ~ 17:30)

Price

Precinct free, contract 300 yen for adults (adults 600 yen for April, 5, 6, 11 and December), elementary and junior high school students 100 yen (300 yen for April, 6, 11 and December)

Spot Category

Shrines and churches, fall leaves spot

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