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Kosenji Temple
光泉寺Gunma · Kanto
Kosenji is the hilltop Shingon Buddhist temple reached by a stone staircase rising directly from beside the Yubatake, dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of healing and medicine. Founded in 721 and long regarded as the guardian temple of Kusatsu's waters, its grounds give one of the best elevated views over the steaming hot-water field below.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours (grounds); main hall daylight hours
- Admission
- Free to enter. Temple grounds and steps are freely accessible; donations welcome. Reached by the stone staircase directly beside the Yubatake.
- Nearest station
- No rail access — JR bus ~25 min from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, then ~5 min walk and up the steps beside the Yubatake
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours (grounds); main hall daylight hours
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