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Kōshō-ji Temple

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Kōshō-ji is a Buddhist temple with a history of relocation and earthquake recovery.

Kōshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • It is a Buddhist temple of the Seizan Jōdo-shū sect.
  • The temple originated from a hermitage built by Ryōgen.
  • It was relocated during the Eiroku era (1558-1569).
  • Kenku Tōjun Shōnin was invited as the founder.

What to see

  • The principal image is Amitābha Tathāgata.
  • The main hall was repaired after the 1995 earthquake.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from JR Takatsuki Station.
  • 5-minute walk from Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大阪府高槻市大手町2-47 Open in Google Maps

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