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It is said to have been reestablished in the middle of the Heian period by the Eshin Buddhist priest Genshin, the writer of “Oujoyoshu,” who named it Eshin-in. Genshin is said to have been the model for the heroic Yokawa no Sozu (Priest Yokawa), who rescued Ukifune, one of the heroines of the Ten Uji Chapters of “The Tale of Genji.”

(Hondo seen from the garden.)
 
(Main gate.)

Kosho-ji Temple

Founded in 1648 by Nagai Naomasa, this Soto Zen temple is situated on the east bank of the Uji River, opposite Byodo-in. The approach to the temple, known as Kotozaka, is famous for its maple foliage in Autumn.

(Koshoji hondo and garden.)

(Cherry gate.)

(Daikokuten - one of the Seven Lucky Gods.)
Please check the location of above two Temples.

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By TS on Aug 22, 2011