Overview
Zen spread here under Takeda patronage, leaving medieval halls and images scattered across the province.
About this place
Kōgaku-ji (向嶽寺), 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.
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Founded / opened：Medieval period Highlights / collection：Zen style of Kogakuji, Medieval Buddhist statues Genre：Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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