π― Kozan-ji
Buddhist temple in the mountains of western Kyoto, Japan
π Fast Facts
- Founded in 1206 by the monk MyΕe (1173β1232)
- Part of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed 1994)
- Houses the ChΕjΕ«-jinbutsu-giga scrolls, considered among the earliest examples of Japanese manga
- Located in the Takao area of western Kyoto; accessible by bus or taxi from Kyoto Station
Kozan-ji, also known as Kosan-ji, is a Buddhist temple located in the mountains of western Kyoto, Japan. Founded ...