Kōzan-ji, Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan
The Sekisui-in hall stands as the oldest building at Kōzan-ji, featuring exhibitions of precious artifacts and views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Emperor Go-Toba granted land to monk Myōe in 1206 to establish Kōzan-ji, which later became part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
The temple houses the Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga scrolls, containing ink paintings from the 12th century that depict animals in human activities and situations.
The temple grounds remain open from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with an entrance fee of 600 yen for Sekisui-in and an additional 500 yen during autumn.
The grounds of Kōzan-ji contain what is considered the first tea field in Japan, marking the beginning of Japanese tea cultivation history.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Inception: 1206
Founders: Myōe
Part of: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
Address: 京都市右京区梅ヶ畑栂尾町8 616-8427
Website: https://kyoto-kosanji.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.06014,135.67856
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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