Kozan-ji Temple

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Located in the mountains of Takao surrounded by rich nature, Kozan-ji is a historic temple registered as a World Heritage site. It is known for preserving the National Treasure "Choju-jinbutsu-giga," said to be Japan's oldest manga, whose humorous brushwork of anthropomorphized animals fascinates overseas art fans. The grounds also contain Japan's oldest tea garden, allowing you to touch the roots of Japanese tea culture. The deep green mountains viewed from the veranda of the National Treasure "Sekisui-in" are like a serene landscape painting. It is a special place where you can simultaneously feel spiritual peace and the source of Japanese art and culture.

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Kozan-ji Temple

Address: 8 Umegahata Toganoo-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Website: https://kosanji.com/
Operator: Kozan-ji Temple

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