Kōgaku-ji, Kōshū

Name: Kōgaku-ji
Address: Kōshū, Japan

#1 among attractions in Kōshū

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Kōgaku-ji, originally Kōgaku-an, is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen. located in the city of Kōshū, Yamanashi, Japan. It is the head temple of one of fourteen autonomous branches of the Rinzai school. Its main image is a statue of Shaka Nyōrai. The temple, including its famed Japanese garden is not open to the general public. ()

Local name: 向嶽寺 Completed: 1380 (644 years ago)Coordinates: 35°42'39"N, 138°43'19"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kai Kokubun-ji, Ichinomiya Asama Shrine, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Seihaku-ji.

5.6 miSW
Archaeological site
Kai Kokubun-ji, Fuefuki
144 min walk • The Kai Kokubun-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in the city of Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Japan.
4.6 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ichinomiya Asama Shrine, Fuefuki
117 min walk • The Ichinomiya Asama Jinja is a Shintō shrine in the Ichinomiya neighborhood of the city of Fuefuki in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is one of two shrines which vie for the total of ichinomiya of former Kai Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 15.
6.4 miSW
Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Fuefuki
163 min walk • Yamanashi Prefectural Museum opened in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan in 2005. The collection relates to the natural history, history, and culture of Yamanashi Prefecture; special exhibitions are also held.
1.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Seihaku-ji
36 min walk • Seihaku-ji, is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen Buddhism, located in the city of Yamanashi, Japan. Its main image is a statue of Shaka Nyōrai.
3.3 miW
35°42'8"N • 138°39'54"E
Fuefukigawa Fruits Park
83 min walk • Park
2.3 miSW
City
Yamanashi
59 min walk • Yamanashi is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the city had an estimated population of 34,738 in 14,679 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 289.80 square kilometres.