Thursday, October 29, 2020

Koya-ji Temple 99 on the Kyushu Pilgrimage




 Koya-ji, or as it is locally known "Oshi-san", or "Koya-san" is a small, fairly modern temple located right across from the famous Aoi Aso Shrine in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto.


It was established in 1918, and Kobo Daishi is the honzon located inside the octagonal main hall. In the grounds are 88 small statues of the Buddhas of the main 88 temple pilgrimage and a largish Mizuko Jizo.


In July 2020 the area was heavily flooded and entered the main building, so plenty of damage has been done and things washed away.




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