Kozan-ji Temple
A secluded Buddhist temple in the mountains, housing cultural treasures such as famous scrolls and paintings.
Basic information｜Kozan-ji Temple
A secluded Buddhist temple in the mountains, housing cultural treasures such as famous scrolls and paintings.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon08:30–17:00Tue08:30–17:00Wed08:30–17:00Thu08:30–17:00Fri08:30–17:00Sat08:30–17:00Sun08:30–17:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 75-861-4204
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
Traveler highlights
Kōzan-ji is a mountain temple northwest of central Kyoto, renowned for its cultural treasures and included in the UNESCO-listed Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Founded in the Nara period and revived by Myōe in the Kamakura period, it is best known for the Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga, or “Frolicking Animals,” and also preserves many paintings, books, and documents. Its setting away from the city offers a sense of retreat, while its collections trace the heritage of Kyoto Buddhism, classical painting, and literature. The temple’s value lies not in a single building but in the combination of its natural surroundings, history, and cultural holdings. The Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga also makes Kōzan-ji an important place for learning about Japanese handscroll art.
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