Kousanji Temple

About

An eccentric temple with colorful, ornate architecture and blooming lotus flowers.

Why go

• Feels like being in another world
• A real hidden gem, comparable to places like nikkō tōshō-gū or heian shrine, yet with no crowds at all
• A state of awe for hours

Must try

• The heights of marble (mirai kokoro no oka)
• Cave of a thousand buddhas
• Marble pagoda
• Marble garden
• Temple complex

Pro tips

• Part of the shimanami kaido cycling route
• Approx. 1.5 hours by train & ferry
• 10 Minutes on foot from the port
• Wear sunglasses for the reflective marble

Good to know

• No crowds

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Rating

4.1 / 5 (2633 reviews)

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