Kosen-ji Temple

Introduction

The temple at the top of the steps rising upward from Kusatsu’s famous Yubatake is Kosen-ji Temple.

The principal deity, or honzon, enshrined in the temple’s main hall is Yakushi Nyorai, or the Medicine Buddha, one of the three great Yakushi enshrined at Japanese hot springs.

Today, in addition to the Yakushi Nyorai honzon, the grounds of Kosen-ji Temple hold numerous halls such as the Shaka-do and Fudo-do, as well as the Yuzen-do, where the onsen itself is enshrined.

There are also many noteworthy spots featuring statues such as monuments to Kobayashi Issa and Matsuo Basho.

Guide: Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association
Navigator: Pokke

1. Kosen-ji Temple

2. Kosen-ji Temple’s principal deity, Yakushi Nyorai

3. Kosen-ji Temple Gate

4. The Yuzen-do

5. Monument to Issa Kobayashi

6. Monument to Matsuo Basho

7. Monument to Kohachiro Nojima, the first Yu-chou of Netsu-no-Yu

8. 1200-year commemorative monument of Gyoki

9. The Fudo-do

10. Yuami Benzaiten (Bathing Benzaiten)

11. The Shaka-do

12. The Late Blooming Nyorai