Kōzan-Ji

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Portrait of Konoe Kanetsune, a Japanese historical figure — Portrait of Konoe Kanetsune, a notable Japanese historical figure from the Kamakura period.

Statue of Yakushi Nyorai Buddha at Kozanji Temple in Kyoto — Detailed image of the Yakushi Nyorai statue located at Kozanji Temple in Kyoto, preserved at the Kyoto National Museum

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Last reviewed: June 2025

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