Buddhist templeHiroshima

Kōsan-ji Temple

耕三寺

Address: 広島県尾道市瀬戸田町瀬戸田553-2

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History

Kōsan-ji Kōsō, a former Osaka businessman, built the temple in gratitude to his mother. Its art museum opened in 1953, and fifteen buildings were registered cultural properties in 2003.

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Sources Kōsan-ji / Kōsan-ji Museum

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
The main hall follows the Phoenix Hall at Byōdō-in, with a central hall, paired wings and a rear corridor.
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Kōyōmon Gate
An ornate gateway modeled on Nikkō Tōshōgū’s Yōmeimon.
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Five-storied Pagoda
The central pagoda of the middle terrace, modeled on Murō-ji’s tower.
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Hōhōzō Hall
A registered heritage building in the temple’s middle terrace.
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Sōhōzō Hall
A registered heritage building paired with Hōhōzō in the middle terrace.
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Shingyōden Hall
Built as a lecture hall, facing Shishinden across the main courtyard.
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Shishinden Hall
A former treasure hall facing Shingyōden across the main courtyard.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The museum is open daily 09:00–17:00 with no regular closing day.

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Sources Kōsan-ji / Kōsan-ji Museum

Kōsan-ji Temple

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History

Explore the grounds

Main Hall

Kōyōmon Gate

Five-storied Pagoda

Hōhōzō Hall

Sōhōzō Hall

Shingyōden Hall

Shishinden Hall

Visiting information

Opening hours