Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)

Kinzan Kōzan-ji
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; 130.961739
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 of Zen faction in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was first established as a temple of the Rinzai school by Kyoan Genjaku in 1327 of the late Kamakura era.

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 Buddhist 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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