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

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