Kōshō-ji, Uji

Name: Kōshō-ji
Address: 27-1 Uji Yamada, Uji, 611-0021, Japan
Telephone: +81 774-21-2040

#7 among attractions in Uji

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture

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Kōshō-ji is a Sōtō Zen in temple in Japan. It bears an abbreviated form of the name of the temple established by Eihei Dōgen in Kyoto, Kōshōhōrin-ji, but it was established four centuries after that temple was destroyed, and in a different location. ()

Local name: 興聖寺 Completed: 1649 (375 years ago)Coordinates: 34°53'24"N, 135°48'47"E

Address

27-1 Uji YamadaUji 611-0021 Japan

Contact

+81 774-21-2040

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Day trips

Kōshō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Byōdō-in, Ujigami Shrine, The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji Shrine.

~1820 ftW
Historic temple with a garden and tours
Byōdō-in, Uji
9 min walk • Byōdō-in Temple is a serene historical gem nestled in the city of Uji, Japan. This exquisite example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture was originally built in 998 as a countryside retreat for a powerful politician, but it was converted into a temple by his...
~920 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
Ujigami Shrine, Uji
5 min walk • The Ujigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine.
~1710 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji
9 min walk • The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the early 11th century Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions.
~940 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Uji Shrine, Uji
5 min walk • Uji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is adjacent to the Ujigami Shrine.
1.1 miSE
Park, Reservoir, Dam
Amagase Dam, Uji
28 min walk • The Amagase Dam is an arch dam on the Uji River just upstream from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The main purpose of the dam is flood control but it supports a hydroelectric power station and creates the lower reservoir for the Kisenyama Pumped Storage Plant.
~1860 ftW
Museum
Hōshōkan, Uji
9 min walk • Byodoin Hoshokan is a history museum located on the grounds of Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto. It is said to be the "first religiously-registered museum" in Japan.
~600 ftW
Temple
Hui xin yuan, Uji
3 min walk • Keishin-in Temple is a temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is located upstream of the Uji Bridge over the Uji River.
0.9 miS
Sacred and religious sites
Hakusan Jinja Shrine, Uji
23 min walk • Hakusan Shrine is located on Mt. The shrine was originally built in 1146 as a Shinto shrine for Konjiki-in Temple, to which the Hakusan God of Kaga was invoked. Konjiki-in Temple burned down and was rebuilt, but Hakusan Shrine remained.
~950 ftE
Memorial
Tu dao zhi lang huang zi zhi mu, Uji
5 min walk • The Ancient Japanese Imperial Family, as described in the Chronicles of Japan and other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kōshō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Hui xin yuan, Uji (3 min walk), Ujigami Shrine, Uji (5 min walk), Uji Shrine, Uji (5 min walk), Tu dao zhi lang huang zi zhi mu, Uji (5 min walk).

How to get to Kōshō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kōshō-ji:

Bus

京阪宇治駅 • Lines: 180, 21, 240, 240A, 250, 250A, 27, 40A, 44 (12 min walk)
明星町二丁目 • Lines: 40A (12 min walk)

Train

宇治 (13 min walk)
Uji (18 min walk)