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Kimpusenji Temple

金峯山寺

Description

Located in the heart of Mount Yoshino, Kimpusenji Temple is a central training ground for Shugendo asceticism. The monk En no Gyoja opened up the area at the end of the 7th century. Legend has it that the temple's Zao-do Hall was first built to worship the deity Zao Gongen, after his image was found carved into the mountain's cherry trees. A copper torii gate and a Nio-mon gate standing at pathway to the temple make for an impressive sight. A copper torii gate (Hosshinmon) in front of the temple marks the entrance to the Omine-Okugake Trail.

Location Information

  • Address

    2498, Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara, 639-3115

  • Nearest Station
    Yoshino Station
    ・ Kintetsu-yoshino Line
    27 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    0746-32-8371
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Closed
    None
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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