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Kōshō-ji Temple

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Kōshō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple, rebuilt after fire, offering a glimpse into traditional Japanese temple architecture.

Kōshō-ji Temple
Dokudami CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen sect temple.
  • Founded in 1441 by Daikō Enchū.
  • The 50th temple of the New Shikoku Mandala Pilgrimage.
  • Also known as Kusunoki-dera.

What to see

  • The principal image is Shō Kannon Bosatsu.
  • The founder's statue survived an 1807 fire.
  • The main gate survived an 1807 fire.
  • The temple's layout resembles Iyo's Mini Eihei-ji.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛媛県喜多郡内子町城廻117 Open in Google Maps

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