A temple in Kotsubo, Zushi, situated on a hilltop overlooking Kotsubo fishing port with views of Sagami Bay. The temple has walked alongside the history of Kotsubo, a town that has long prospered as a fishing village, serving as a place of prayer for maritime safety and bountiful catches for those who make their living from the sea.

Koyoji Temple is located in Kotsubo, Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture. While the exact date of its founding remains unknown, it is believed that the temple already existed as a place of local worship during the Kamakura period (12th–14th centuries), when Kotsubo flourished as a vital hub connecting Kamaku…