Buddhist temple
Kōzen-ji
興禅寺（こうぜんじ）
Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture
A Zen temple of the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect in Amagasaki City, bearing the name Gokokuzan Kōzen-ji. It enshrines as its principal image a Shakamuni Butsu said to have been made in the early Muromachi period.
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
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was opened in Kenkyū 1 (1190) by Zen Master Eisai, back from Song China, while traveling in western Japan, and its temple name is said to come from his having written the Kōzen Gokokuron here. In the Edo period Bankei Kokushi restored it, and the main hall is a wooden Zen-style building built about 350 years ago.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 興禅寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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