Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)

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Kinzan Kōzan-ji
Kozanji Temple (Shimonoseki).JPG
Butsuden
Religion
AffiliationRinzai
Location
Location1-2-3, Kawabata, Chofu, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates33°58′37″N 130°57′42″E / 33.976988°N 130.961739°E / 33.976988; 130.961739Coordinates: 33°58′37″N 130°57′42″E / 33.976988°N 130.961739°E / 33.976988; 130.961739
Architecture
FounderKyoan Genjaku
Completed1327
Website
https://web.archive.org/web/20091201030220/http://npweb.com/kouzanji/
Shoin Garden

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 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.

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