Kōjō-ji

The temple buildings include a primary hall called Hondō and a three-storey pagoda, both covered with cypress bark shingles at their roofs.

The temple was established in 806 by General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, with the main structures dating back to the Kamakura period of Japanese history.

Inside the temple, visitors will find wooden statues from the Heian period, including representations of Yakushi Nyorai, Gōzanze Myōō, and Fudō Myōō.

The temple stands at coordinates 35.4925 latitude and 135.732528 longitude, with access available through a 15-minute walk from JR Obama Station.

A cave at the base of the hill contains legends of Nun Yaobikuni, who planted camellias near the entrance before entering for eternal meditation.

Location: Obama

Address: 福井県小浜市青井1-11-1

GPS coordinates: 35.49250,135.73253

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:59