This is the gate to Choseikaku, which is a gorgeous residence dedicated to

the founder’s mother.

 

This is a part of the Choseikaku. 

 

This is the main gate to Kosanji-temple. 

 

Kosanji is different from other temples on the point that the five-storied pagoda is

located in the center of the temple.  A very interesting thing is on the top of the pagoda.    

 

Koyo-mon, built after the Second World War, was modeled

after Yomei-mon in Nikko-Tosho-gu to the north of Tokyo. 

 

 kosanji is a newly-built temple which belongs to Jodo-Shinshu sect. 

 

Priest kozo, once a businessman in Osaka, built this temple spending

more than 30 years. 

 

 This temple itself is designated as a museum.

 

 Next to the temple is a large space covered with marble and sculptures. 

 

You can see a nice view of the Seto Inland Sea from the top of the hill.