Kosho-ji Temple
Founded in 1648 by Nagai Naomasa, this Soto Zen temple is situated on the east bank of the Uji River, opposite Byodo-in. The approach to the temple, known as Kotozaka, is famous for its maple foliage in Autumn. |
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Koshoji hondo and garden. |
The temple's Heian-period statue of Kannon is said to have been brought from the Tenarai-no-mori, a sacred grove that plays a part in the Uji chapters of The Tale of Genji, and is popularly referred to as the Tenarai Kannon. |
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Chinese-style sakura-mon cherry gate. |
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Daikokuten - one of the
Seven Lucky Gods. |
