Kōsen-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Shingon-shu Omuro school.
• Its formal name is Washu-zan Kosen-ji.
• Registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property in November 2017.
• The 31st sacred site of the Kojima 88 Pilgrimage.

What to see

• Main hall built by Shiwaku carpenters.
• Main hall features carvings of dragons, animals, and plants.
• Main hall has a coffered ceiling with painted flowers.
• Yakuimon style gate built by Tachibana Kangoro Yoshikatsu.

Getting there

• 40 minutes walk from JR Sanyo Line Kojima Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.