Kosokuji
神奈川県
A Ji-sect temple of Ippen Shonin — home to the legendary Cheek-burned Amida and the Salt-tasting Jizo
Founded
1278
Type
Temple
Visited
Want to go
Access
1071 Juniso, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Open in Google Maps ↗
Overview
Kosokuji is a Jishu (Ji sect) temple in Juniso, Kamakura, founded in 1278 by Sakua Shonin, a disciple of Ippen Shonin. Known for the legend of the 'Cheek-burned Amida' (Hooyaki Amida) and the 'Salt-tasting Jizo' at its gate, the temple stands quietly at the eastern edge of Kamakura.
Origins
Founded in 1278 by Sakua Shonin, a disciple of Ippen Shonin, the founder of the Ji sect (Jishu). As Ippen himself preached in Kamakura while spreading nembutsu through wandering pilgrimage, Kosokuji became a center of Ji sect faith in eastern Kamakura. The principal Amida image is revered as the 'Ch…
Read more
Posts
0
＋
No posts yet
Goshuin
No goshuin posts yet
Also Worth Visiting
Jomyoji
Kamakura's Fifth Great Zen Temple — founded by Ashikaga Yoshikane, where Zen meets matcha
928m
→
Myohonji
The oldest Nichiren temple in Kamakura — built on the ruins of the Hiki clan's tragic 1203 downfall
2.3km
→
Myoo-in
Built by the fourth shogun to guard the shogunate's demon gate — Kamakura's only temple of the Five Wisdom Kings
434m
→
Zuisenji
Muso Soseki's rock garden carved from living cliff — Kamakura's flower temple famed for its late plum blossoms
918m
→
Raigeiji (Nishimikado)
Mortuary temple of Miura Yoshizumi of the '13 Lords of Kamakura' — home to an Important Cultural Property Kannon
2.0km
→
Tokeiji
Founded by Kakuzan-ni, wife of Regent Tokimune — 600 years as Japan's sanctuary for women seeking divorce
3.6km
→
高
Koyoji
An ancient temple on a hilltop above Kotsubo fishing port — long a place of prayer for maritime safety and bountiful catches in Sagami Bay
3.3km
→
杉
Sugimotoji
Kamakura's oldest temple (734), Station 1 of the Bando Pilgrimage — famous for its moss-covered stone steps
1.3km
→
記
Suggest an update
Suggest fixes to the location, history, visiting hours, access, facilities, notes and more
›
Report incorrect info ›
Get the app for a better experience
Auto stamp via GPS, offline access, and favorites tracking
View in app
＋
Explore pilgrimage with the app
View in app
✕