Overview
Kōshō-ji is a Nichiren-sect Buddhist temple located in the Teramachi ("temple town") district of Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture. Carrying the mountain name Juei-zan, it stands quietly among the cluster of temples that give the neighborhood its name.
Highlights
- ●Its identity as a Nichiren-sect temple carrying the mountain name Juei-zan
- ●A founding traditionally dated to 1620 by the priest Chizen'in Nippō Shōnin
- ●Historical ties to Kyoto's Myōkaku-ji as its former head temple
- ●Its place within the Tasshi Hōen (Keishu-kai) lineage
History
According to tradition, Kōshō-ji was founded in 1620 (the 6th year of the Genna era) by the priest Chizen'in Nippō Shōnin. Its former head temple was Myōkaku-ji in Kyoto, and it belongs to the Tasshi Hōen (Keishu-kai) lineage within the Nichiren school. Since its founding in the early Edo period, the temple has stood as one of the many temples that make up Fukuyama's Teramachi district for roughly four centuries.
Access
Kōshō-ji is located in the Teramachi district of Fukuyama City, an area where multiple Nichiren-sect and other temples are clustered together, making it easy to visit alongside neighboring temples. For the exact route from JR Fukuyama Station or bus information, it's best to check current details with the city of Fukuyama or the temple directly.
Best season
The temple can be visited year-round, and no major annual festival is noted in the available records, so it's a good idea to confirm current events before visiting. The mild weather of spring and autumn makes those seasons especially pleasant for walking through the Teramachi district.
Map
34.4898, 133.3704 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Approach Kōshō-ji from the entrance to the Teramachi district
- 2Pause quietly in front of the main hall to pay respects
- 3Take a slow walk through the temple grounds to soak up the Teramachi atmosphere
- 4Continue on to explore the other neighboring temples of Teramachi
Did you know?
💡 The temple's mountain name, Juei-zan, and its affiliation with the Tasshi Hōen (Keishu-kai) lineage offer an interesting glimpse into the web of connections among Nichiren-sect temples. Its former ties to Kyoto's Myōkaku-ji as head temple also speak to its historical lineage.
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