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Kōzan-ji
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Buddhist temple in the Toganoo mountains, north-west of Kyoto, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is associated with the Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga, painted scrolls from the 12th century with animals imitating humans, considered precursors of manga. It is a quiet temple, surrounded by forest and far from the tourist centre.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Kōzan-ji: 2 missions
- Walk around the Kōzan-ji temple on the mountainStroll among the temple buildings and its forest, in silence.
- Discover the animal scrolls, the origin of mangaLook for information about the Chōjū-giga at the temple and photograph the image or sign that shows them.
Near Kōzan-ji
Ninna-ji4.6 km awayRyōan-ji4.6 km awayTenryū-ji4.9 km awayKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)5.1 km awayTogetsukyō Bridge5.3 km awayIwatayama Monkey Park5.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Kōzan-ji?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Kōzan-ji?
Walk around the Kōzan-ji temple on the mountain and Discover the animal scrolls, the origin of manga.
What is there to see near Kōzan-ji?
Ninna-ji (4.6 km), Ryōan-ji (4.6 km) and Tenryū-ji (4.9 km).
Source: OpenStreetMap