Buddhist temple
Kōshō-ji (Uji)
興聖寺（宇治市）（こうしょうじ）
Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
A Sōtō sect temple in Uji, regarded as the first training monastery opened by Zen Master Dōgen. Its Dharma hall enshrines the principal image, Shakamuni Butsu, with Monju Bosatsu and Fugen Bosatsu on either side.
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: Shakamuni Butsu (with Monju Bosatsu and Fugen Bosatsu on either side)
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it began when Zen Master Dōgen, having returned from China, opened it in Fukakusa, Fushimi, in Tenpuku 1 (1233), and its monks' hall was opened in Katei 2 (1236). In Keian 1 (1648) Nagai Naomasa, lord of Yodo Castle, welcomed Zen Master Ban'an Eishu and revived the temple in Uji, and its Dharma hall is said to have used remains of Fushimi Castle.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The original site was in Fukakusa, Fushimi; the present temple, revived in the Edo period, is in Ujiyamada, Uji City. There are other temples with the same name, so please check the location.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 興聖寺（宇治市）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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