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Kogen-ji Temple

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Kogen-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple known for its autumn leaves and cultural treasures.

Kogen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Zen temple of the Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school.
  • Founded in 1325 by Zen master Enkei Soyu.
  • Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
  • Known as the temple of autumn leaves.

What to see

  • Main hall's Shaka Nyorai statue.
  • Bell tower with a bell cast in 1947.
  • Colored silk scroll of Pu'an Guoshi, an Important Cultural Property.

When to go

  • Autumn for viewing the leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

兵庫県丹波市青垣町桧倉514 Open in Google Maps

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