Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)

Kinzan Kōzan-ji
Butsuden
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Denomination Rinzai
Founded 1327
Founder(s) Kyoan Genjaku
Address 1-2-3, Kawabata, Chofu, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Country Japan
Website http://npweb.com/kouzanji/
Portal:Buddhism

The Kinzan Kōzan-ji (金山功山寺?) is a temple of the Rinzai sect in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Kyoan Genjaku in 1327.

Kōzan-ji's Butsuden, completed in 1320, is a National Treasure of Japan. This architecture in Zenshūyō (禅宗様?) (aka Zen'yō) style (Zen style), combining Japanese and Chinese design features. It is the oldest building designed in the Zenshūyō style that exists in Japan.

The Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage No.19.

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