The pond featured an unusual covered wooden bridge (Photo: Cathy Cawood)

Kogakuji

Unusual covered bridge at a temple in Koshu

Cathy Cawood   - 1 min read

I read that Enzan is sometimes called 'Kamakura in Koshu', because it has several important and beautiful temples. Kogakuji is one of these temples. It is one of the head temples for the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, and has eight sub-temples within the precincts. The setting at the foot of a green mountain was particularly beautiful, and the pond with its unusual covered bridge was also lovely. I hope I can return here in spring or autumn... or maybe both!

After you visit Kogakuji I recommend you also see nearby Erinji and Hokoji.

Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

 I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...