Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)

Coordinates: 33°58′37″N 130°57′42″E / 33.976988°N 130.961739°E / 33.976988; 130.961739
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Kinzan Kōzan-ji
Location
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates33°58′37″N 130°57′42″E / 33.976988°N 130.961739°E / 33.976988; 130.961739
Website
http://npweb.com/kouzanji/

The Kinzan Kōzan-ji (金山功山寺) is a temple of the Rinzai sect in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was established 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

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