Buddhist temple
Kōsei-ji
光清寺（こうせいじ）
Kamigyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A temple of the Rinzai school, Kennin-ji branch, in Kamigyō, Kyoto, whose principal image is a standing Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu said to date from the Heian period. In its grounds is a karesansui (dry landscape) garden created by Shigemori Mirei.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it is said to have been built in Kanbun 9 (1669) by Prince Fushimi-no-miya Sadayuki on the lands of his princely house to pray for his late birth mother, with the Zen master 杲山義洋 invited as its founder. It took its present temple name in Hōei 3 (1706), and came under the Kennin-ji branch at the beginning of the Meiji period.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
According to the official guide, because the temple is for worship by its parishioners, it usually does not accept sightseeing visits or goshuin requests. Please check the official notices for events such as special viewings.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 光清寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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