homeへ Kōshin-an was built in 1800 by the haiku poet Kurita Chodō. Here he hoped to enjoy a state of retreat in which he could devote his attention to haiku, free from worldly cares. 【Kōshin-an Area MAP】 Who Was Kurita Chodō? The Structure of Kōshin-an The Garden Chodō’s Legacy Kurita Chodō FacebooktwitterHatenaPocketCopy