Kōsai-ji Temple

What it is

• Ancient Shingon Buddhist temple, founded in 1196.
• Founded by the monk Ishiya Oshō.
• Belongs to the Shingon-shu Chizan-ha sect.
• Its mountain name is Jishisan.

What to see

• Thirteen Oni Kōrai masks, designated in 2002.
• Masks are a Prefectural Tangible Folk Cultural Property.

When to go

• Oni Kōrai ritual is performed annually on July 16th (old calendar).
• Oni Kōrai is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Getting there

• 45-minute walk from Yokoshiba Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.