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Kōzan ji (Shimonoseki)

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Affiliation
  
Rinzai

Founder
  
Kyoan Genjaku

Opened
  
1327

Country
  
Japan

Completed
  
1327

Phone
  
+81 83-245-0258

Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)

Location
  
1-2-3, Kawabata, Chofu, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Website
  
http://npweb.com/kouzanji/

Address
  
1-2-3 Chofukawabata, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture 752-0979, Japan

Similar
  
Shimonoseki City Historical, Akama Shrine, Kaikyō Yume Tower, Kanmon Bridge, Kakuon‑ji Temple

The Kinzan Kōzan-ji (金山功山寺) is a temple of the Sōtō school in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was first established as a temple of the Rinzai school by Kyoan Genjaku in 1327.

Kōzan-ji's Butsuden, completed in 1320, is a National Treasure of Japan. This architecture in Zenshūyō (禅宗様) (aka Zen'yō) style (Zen style), combining Japanese and Chinese design features. It is the oldest building designed in the Zenshūyō style that exists in Japan.

The Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage No.19.

Building list

  • Butsuden - National Treasure of Japan. It was built in 1320.
  • Sanmon - It was rebuilt in 1773.
  • Shoin
  • Hattō
  • Kyōzō - It was rebuilt in 1799.

    • References

    Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki) Wikipedia
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