Kōzan-ji

功山寺
temple in Shimonoseki
#3 in Shimonoseki / #306 in Japan
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Kōzan-ji, located in Shimonoseki, Japan, is a historic Buddhist temple that dates back to the Kamakura period. It is particularly renowned for its beautiful wooden architecture and serene gardens. The temple is also famous for housing the National Treasure, the "Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga" (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals and People), which are considered one of the earliest examples of manga.


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