Kogenji

Kogenji is a Buddhist temple in Gyoda featuring a main worship hall, bell tower, and pagoda set among Japanese gardens on a hillside location. The grounds are organized with multiple pathways connecting the various buildings and green spaces.

This temple was founded in 1590 during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military campaign against Odawara Castle, built by Masaki Toshihide as a memorial. It was created to honor soldiers who died during that conflict.

This temple follows the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and houses Amida Buddha as its principal deity in the main worship hall. The spiritual practice here shapes how the space is used and felt by visitors today.

The temple grounds are open daily with parking available near the entrance for cars and tour buses. The hillside location means some walking on sloped paths to reach different areas of the complex.

The temple's original cemetery was moved to the Wataryanagi district, a location that once served as the military camp of Ishida Mitsunari. This relocation reveals a deeper connection between the site and local military history.

Location: Gyoda

GPS coordinates: 36.13408,139.46177

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48