Koshinji Temple, blessed with magnificent Buddhist statues and historical discoveries, is a must-see attraction in Nara. As you proceed along the approach, you will find a wooden statue of Amida Nyorai quietly standing, and the handwritten document by Honen Shonin discovered inside it is designated as an important cultural property. You will surely be captivated by the graceful presence of this statue, attributed to Kaikei.
If you proceed to the back of the main hall, you will find the columbarium hall where a rare triad of Amida Buddha statues is enshrined. The composition with the central Amida Nyorai flanked by the Kannon Bodhisattva and Jizo Bodhisattva is truly worth seeing. This stone Buddha, considered a masterpiece of the Kamakura period, exudes a solemn atmosphere despite its quiet presence.
During the equinoctial weeks in spring and autumn, the main hall hosts special exhibitions of sutra mandalas. The beautiful mandalas depicting the Western Pure Land have a charm befitting the season of venerating our predecessors. Additionally, during the Nara City Tourist Association's