Kozan-ji Temple

A famous Zen Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the westernmost part of the island of Honshu. The main temple, the oldest extant example of Zen architecture in the country, is a designated a National Treasure. The ancient Kozan-ji has been the stage where history was made numerous times, and is famously the place where Takasugi Shinsaku raised his army of around 80 followers. The temple grounds are also one of the top destinations for fall foliage in the prefecture, and visitors can enjoy the autumn colors relatively late here as they reach their peak from mid-November to mid-December. The temple can be reached by taking a 10 minute bus ride from Chofu Station on the JR San'yo Main Line and getting off at the Jokamachi Chofu bus stop.

Spot details

Address: Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Choufukawabata 1-2-3 Map
Area: Shimonoseki Area
Phone: 0832450258
Autumn foliage forecast: Mid-Nov.-Mid-Dec.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Main hall, study, etc. is from 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
18spaces
Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Available
Variety: momiji (Japanese maple), kaede (Japanese maple), iroha-momiji, cherry tree