North of Nanmei-in is Komyo-in, also a sub-temple of Tofukuji Temple. Komyo-in was founded in 1391, at the beginning of the Muromachi Period.
Komyo-in Gardens
Visitors can see the “Hashin-tei” garden by Mirei Shigemori, a famous Showa-era gardener. He created this garden together with the Hojo gardens of Tofukuji Temple in 1939.
Nearby spots
If you head north, the Tofukuji Temple and its sub-temples are very close. The Tofukuji Temple and the Shorinji Temple (Bishamon-do) are always open to the public. But other sub-temples are only open during the limited periods.
If you head south, the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, famous for its thousand torii gates, is also a 10-minute walk away.
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