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Kosanji（高山寺）

こうさんじ Kosanji

Kosanji（高山寺）

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Keeps the Choju-jinbutsu-giga scrolls - animals behaving as people, drawn in line alone, often called Japan's first manga.

TypeTreasure hall
GenreNihonga painting / Architecture
City / townKyoto
Area in the prefectureKyoto City

FAQ

Where is Kosanji?
It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Kosanji?
Keeps the Choju-jinbutsu-giga scrolls - animals behaving as people, drawn in line alone, often called Japan's first manga. The focus is Nihonga, architecture.
When was Kosanji established?
It dates from 774.

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