Kozanji Temple

4.0

"This is a Soto sect temple in Shimonoseki City and the statue of ""Senju Kannon Bodhisattva"" is revered as the main idol of worship. The temple was established in 1327, and was designated as a national treasure during the Kamakura period (1185–1333) as an example of Zen Buddhist architecture. It is also known as a place of many historical events. There is a statue of Takasugi Shinsaku on horseback in the precincts and the temple loved by history fans."

Spot details

Address: Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Choufukawabata 1-2-3 Map
Area: Shimonoseki Area
Phone: 0832450258
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: [Grounds visit fee] Free
[Study Hall/Garden Admission fee] 300yen
Parking Lot: Available(18spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (not allowed inside the building)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Takasugi Shinsaku’s rising

Reviewed : 2021.04.12

It is one of the highlights of the sightseeing in Chofu. It is known as the place where Takasugi Shinsaku, an activist of anti Shogunate monument, took up arms.
Oldest Buddhist architecture and a national treasure

Reviewed : 2017.10.31

Located in Chofu castle town, a place with long Japan history. It is about 25-minute bus ride from the Shimonoseki train station. Impressive wooden gate and nice temple grounds.
The temple is a national treajure of Japan.

Reviewed : 2016.10.08

This temple is a national treasure, but it is more than that.In the foreground of the temple, you will see Shinsaku Takasugi on the horseback who died when he was 29 years old! He became a kind of...