Overview
Kozen-ji is a Soto Zen temple in the Teppomachi district of Yamagata City. Its mountain name is Tenryuzan. Known as the family temple of the Sengoku-era warlord Mogami Yoshiaki, it is an old temple that quietly carries Yamagata's history to the present day, cherished as a venerable Zen temple within the former castle town.
Highlights
- ●Its heritage as the family temple of Mogami Yoshiaki
- ●The bearing of a Soto Zen temple
- ●An old temple bearing the mountain name Tenryuzan
- ●Grounds set in the former castle town of Teppomachi, Yamagata
History
Kozen-ji is a temple of the Soto Zen school, bearing the mountain name Tenryuzan. It is known as the family temple (bodaiji) of Mogami Yoshiaki and is deeply tied to the land of Yamagata.
Access
The temple is located in Teppomachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. For the nearest station and specific routes, please check a map and official information.
Best season
For a quiet visit to the grounds, the calm daytime hours are recommended. As a Zen temple attuned to the changing seasons, it is also lovely on a clear, crisp morning.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Pass through the mountain gate into the precinct
- 2Offer a prayer at the main hall
- 3Take in the heritage tied to Mogami Yoshiaki
- 4Combine the visit with a historical walk through Yamagata City
Did you know?
💡 Kozen-ji is known as the family temple of Mogami Yoshiaki, and together with its mountain name Tenryuzan, it carries Yamagata's history into the present.
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