Kōsen-ji, Buddhist temple in Kusatsu Onsen, Japan.
The Kōsen-ji temple stands on a hill with stone staircases and lanterns, offering views over the central Yubatake hot spring source.
Founded in 1200 during the early Japanese Middle Ages, Kōsen-ji emerged as the principal religious structure in the Kusatsu thermal area.
The temple grounds contain monuments dedicated to poets Kobayashi Issa and Matsuo Basho, who wrote verses about their visits to Kusatsu.
Visitors can reach the temple through a short walk from Kusatsu Bus Terminal at 446 Kusatsu, Agatsuma District.
The temple features a Shaka-do pavilion with a substantial thatched roof and Jizo statues wearing red beanies among the moss-covered stones.
Location: Kusatsu
Inception: 1200
Address: 群馬県吾妻郡草津町甲446
Website: http://kusatsu.ne.jp/kousenji
GPS coordinates: 36.62228,138.59506
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:58
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