Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)

Kinzan Kōzan-ji

Butsuden
Information
Denomination Rinzai
Founded 1327
People
Founder(s) Kyoan Genjaku
Location
Address 1-2-3, Kawabata, Chofu, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Country Japan
Coordinates 33°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
Website 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 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.

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